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How It: Welcome to Derry's genius Pennywise risk pays off – and makes it scarier than the films
type: item
date: 2025-10-28T16:22:44.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: The Dancing Clown is nowhere to be seen in Welcome to Derry's first episode.
encoded: **Warning – It: Welcome to Derry spoilers ahead.** If the opening episode of It: Welcome to Derry didn't leave you reeling, you might be dead inside. I'm not being dramatic. The opening episode of the long-awaited prequel doesn't just throw us in at the deep end, but holds us under the water until we're gasping for breath. The gory first instalment introduces viewers to the ill-fated Matty, who's trying to escape an abusive home environment. But, after he's picked up from the side of the road by a strange family, the showrunners hold nothing back as they force Matty (and us!) to witness the birth of a demonic baby, amping up the body horror as Matty is snatched before our very eyes. After Matty's classmates (AKA the current Losers Club) witness strange and nightmarish happenings, things go from bad to worse with the movie theatre scene – a brutal sequence that sees most of our new Losers Club toyed with and murdered, as our good friend, the demon baby, makes its gruesome return. Of course, we know whose handiwork this is. Despite manifesting in a different form, we know exactly who feeds on fear in this way. But, then, why don't we ever see the dread creature that haunts Derry, Pennywise? In fact, the showrunners have confirmed that we won't see Pennywise as we know and hate him for some time. Of course, his presence is felt all over the first episode, but for those hoping to get a glimpse of the Dancing Clown this early on, you might be disappointed. In my book, though, that's the best decision that could have been made. In hiding Pennywise from us, the showrunners master an age-old rule of horror movie magic: hiding the monster. Any horror fan will be familiar with the rule, which has been used in thrillers and horrors across the ages, from Jaws to Jurassic Park to the Blair Witch Project to Paranormal Activity to A Quiet Place and beyond. In short, hiding the monster allows our imaginations to run free. Nothing the filmmaker could ultimately show us on screen cou…

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When is It: Welcome to Derry set? Full timeline explained
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date: 2025-10-28T10:49:00.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: Pennywise's reign of terror spans a fair few decades.
encoded: Following recent adaptations of The Institute and The Long Walk, HBO’s highly anticipated series It: Welcome to Derry marks the latest Stephen King story to make its way to the screen. Now, the first horrifying episode is here, with fans completely hooked on the prequel, which also includes plenty of Easter eggs and references to other King works. With the original novel spanning over 1,000 pages, there’s plenty of fascinating material that didn’t make it into the 2017 and 2019 It films. Interwoven with the Losers Club’s story in King’s 1986 classic are five distinct "Derry" interludes, which offer vital insights into Pennywise’s influence and the evils that unfold in the cursed town. But with It: Chapter One and Two star Bill Skarsgård the only major cast member returning as the terrifying inter-dimensional entity, where exactly does this next instalment fit into the larger timeline of Pennywise’s reign of terror? When is It: Welcome to Derry set? It: Welcome to Derry is set in 1962, 27 years before It: Chapter 1. Andy Muschietti’s films shifted the timeline of Stephen King’s original novel, with the director first shifting the events of It Chapter One to the summer of 1988, as opposed to 1958 in the novel. As a result, the adult reunion then took place in 2016, 27 years on from the Loser Club’s experience with Pennywise. It: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to Muschietti's films, with the series set in the early swinging sixties. Events unfold once again (you guessed it!) 27 years earlier than the dark deeds of It Chapter One, in 1962. The terrifying prologue – which perfectly establishes the film’s atmospheric and visceral body horror – is set four months before the main events of the show, which take place in April 1962. The show directly draws from material of the Derry interludes, particularly the story of the Black Spot nightclub – an establishment which predominantly Black soldiers from the nearby Army base frequented – occurred during this year. While M…

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It: Welcome to Derry stars reveal how "terrifying" Bill Skarsgård was kept hidden on set
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date: 2025-10-27T17:07:57.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: Sky
subject: Video
description: Pennywise is back to haunt another generation of young Derry residents – and viewers!
encoded: Pennywise the Dancing Clown is officially back on our screens, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his chilling role and once again delivering that haunting grin as the malevolent creature. Set in 1960s Derry, the eight-episode HBO horror prequel introduces a new gang of kids terrorised by the killer clown, while also delving deeper into Pennywise’s sinister origins. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, the young cast revealed how the Swedish actor was deliberately kept hidden on set to heighten their reactions when encountering Skarsgård in full costume. Star Amanda Christine, who plays Ronnie in the prequel, explained: "I had wanted to see him on set, but like the way we were kind of working, he was kind of kept like a secret, in a way, and it was like, very top secret.” “We kind of got glimpses of him here and now and then, but once we got to that official scene, when we got to see him, it was so scary because he's tall, his outfit, plus the head, and sometimes he had teeth and, like, blood.” She continued: “It was just like, 'Oh my gosh. I've never been afraid of clowns. But at this moment, I'm terrified! I'm terrified!'" Co-star Blake James, who plays Will Hanlon – father of It’s Losers Club member Mike Hanlon – added: “I don't know any other word to use besides terrifying! He's like, six five as well.” Asked what specifically made Skarsgård’s portrayal so frightening, he added: “Not only is his makeup crazy scary, his facial movements are wicked as well. He's six foot five, so you're like, looking up at him. It's terrible, I don't wish that on anybody!” Recalling the filming of a particularly tense sewer scene, Arian S Cartaya, who plays Derry newcomer Rich, said: “So I only saw him in full costume, like I never saw Bill as a human being. So, we were filming that scene, and he lunged towards us, and I screamed as hard as I could, and I c*****d my pants. Meanwhile, young lead Clara Stack, who plays Lilly, shared: “I think there was so much anticipation leading up …

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The 7 best Stephen King Easter eggs in It: Welcome to Derry
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date: 2025-10-27T10:30:53.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: The chilling prequel dives deep into King’s interconnected world of horror.
encoded: Horror maestro Stephen King has written an incredible number of books over the decades, and fans will know that many of them are subtly interconnected in increasingly intricate ways – as new prequel It: Welcome to Derry proves. In King’s mythology, The Dark Tower acts as the spine of this shared universe, linking recurring characters, locations and supernatural abilities across his stories. Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the filmmakers behind the 2017 and 2019 It movies, tap into this intriguing web of connections in the new HBO horror-drama. Inspired by Mike Hanlon's interludes in Stephen King's behemoth novel, the Muschiettis have packed the prequel with plenty of nods to King’s wider world. From the inclusion of familiar faces and locations, to blink-and-you’ll-miss-them Easter eggs, long-time fans should get a lot out of it. Read on to discover the major references and Easter eggs woven throughout the eight-part series. It: Welcome to Derry's best Stephen King Easter eggs explained 1. The Hanlon family and their connection with the Black Spot As referenced in Ben Hanscom’s research into Derry’s dark history in It: Chapter One, the Black Spot fire was just one in a long line of tragic events in the cursed town’s unsettling past. In the novel’s second interlude, Mike Hanlon’s father, Will, recounts the story of how he and his comrades in the Air Force created the Black Spot as a safe space for Black patrons. Following a racially motivated arson attack by a white supremacist group, the establishment was destroyed, killing several people trapped inside. As the Muschiettis tweaked Mike’s backstory and the fate of his parents in the films, It: Welcome to Derry explores the same event from a slightly different perspective. Set in 1962, the showrunners have opted for Mike’s grandfather, Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) to don the Air Force uniform rather than Will. Exploring the events leading up to this pivotal moment, Leroy will also be working alongside none other than The S…

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Peacemaker season 2 ending explained: How finale sets up Superman's Man of Tomorrow
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date: 2025-10-10T09:45:12.000Z
creator: David Opie
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: Things aren't looking good for Chris. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR PEACEMAKER SEASON 2 EPISODE 8**
encoded: **Warning: Spoilers ahead for Peacemaker season 2 episode 8.** Will Peacemaker ever find any actual peace? The penultimate episode of season 2 left Chris Smith in a very bad place. Yes, even worse than the Nazi-loving dimension he's just escaped from. Because on the team's way out, both Peacemaker's (alternate) brother and (alternate) father ended up dying, forcing Chris to relive the loss of his family all over again. With Peacemaker now in custody and the rest of the gang in disarray, what does this mean for the final chapter of season 2? And how do we go from that to the setup for season 3, not to mention James Gunn's Superman sequel Superman, Man of Tomorrow, which this episode will also launch. Grab yourself a Big Belly burger and settle in as we take a closer look at the end of season 2 and what's next for Peacemaker. Peacemaker season 2 ending explained The finale starts one month prior where we finally get to the night Chris and Emilia Harcourt acted on their feelings and shared a kiss. Copious amounts of tequila aside, it's an incredibly sweet, affecting sequence that wouldn't feel out of place in a modern-day rom-com. That's not to say it's cheesy either, especially when Emilia nearly pummels a guy with freckles. The chemistry Chris and Emilia share feels genuine, rooted in affection for their friends and each other. Back in the present, Chris rejects efforts made by the gang to visit him in prison. He claims to a guard that he's become the angel of death as a result of the trauma he's endured, but if that's true of anyone, it's Rick Flag Sr. Time and time again, he sends A.R.G.U.S. agents to investigate unlocked doors in the inter-dimensional space that Peacemaker first introduced us to at the start of this season. John Economos points out that this feels reckless, especially given that the agents can't be tracked once they pass through each door. Most of the doors are locked though, thankfully. That is, until they reach number 22. At first, it looks like…

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Game of Thrones' new prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets release month confirmed after premiere delayed
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date: 2025-09-16T11:34:21.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Westeros awaits!
encoded: It's almost time to return to Westeros. HBO boss Casey Bloys has confirmed a release window for upcoming prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and it's coming sooner than fans might have expected. Bloys, HBO's CEO, revealed the Game of Thrones spin-off is coming our way in January 2026, while House of the Dragon season 3 will air later in the year. Speaking to TheWrap at the Emmys, he said: "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be in January, and then House of the Dragon will probably be just outside this Emmy cycle." Based on George RR Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, the six-part series will star Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as young Aegon V Targaryen, AKA Egg. The series will be set approximately 90 to 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, with the Targaryen dynasty still on the throne. It's good news that the series is coming so early in 2026, as it's release date was previously pushed back, with it originally being set to premiere in 2025. A synopsis for the show reads: "A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. "Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends." Francesca Orsi, HBO's Head of Drama Series and Films, previously teased what to expect, telling Deadline: “You’re going to be so impressed by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell as Dunk and Egg, the two leads, the sort of brotherhood, the paternal nature between Dunk and this young man. “So much so that we’re already planning on how do we build this for the three seasons in total. We’re not picking it up officially, but it’s looking very good. We’re looking at it as a holistic piece, seasons 2 and 3, because there’s three nove…

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​​Cillian Murphy finally responds to Voldemort casting rumours for Harry Potter TV series
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date: 2025-09-12T11:01:30.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The evil wizard was previously played by Ralph Fiennes.
encoded: Cillian Murphy has shut down speculation that he could portray Lord Voldemort in the new Harry Potter TV series. The Peaky Blinders star has long been rumoured to play the supervillain – who was previously portrayed on the big screen by Ralph Fiennes – in the upcoming HBO show, filming on which began in July. But during an appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Murphy explained that while his children have shown him the online chatter, there was no truth to it. “I don’t know anything about that,” he said. “Also, it’s just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend, so good luck to whoever’s gonna fill those shoes.” He also joked that he’s “very attached” to his nose, as Voldemort's nose was depicted as flat with two slits for nostrils in the films. Back in December, original Voldemort actor Fiennes gave his blessing to Murphy to take over the infamous character during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Asked for his thoughts on the topic, Fiennes responded: “Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian. Yeah.” Fiennes first appeared as the evil wizard in the fourth Harry Potter film, 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and went on to star in three additional films: Order of the Phoenix and Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2. Asked whether he would consider reprising the role, Fiennes told Variety back in 2022 – a year prior to HBO announcing the new TV adaptation – that he would definitely be up for playing Voldemort again and that there was “no question about it”. The majority of the main cast for the upcoming TV series has been announced, including the central trio of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other major roles confirmed include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. It’s …

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13 ways the Harry Potter TV series could be salvaged – from Peeves to Voldemort's death
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date: 2025-09-05T06:00:48.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
description: The Harry Potter TV series is filming, with one recent casting proving that it will include elements that the films never did. Here's what it needs to do.
encoded: When it was announced that HBO was set to remake Harry Potter as a TV series, perhaps the biggest response they received was a baffled: "But why?" For one, the Potter franchise been mired in controversy as a result of JK Rowling's views on the trans community. Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall. Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. The Harry Potter books have also already been adapted into a massively successful film franchise – and not even that long ago. But, for all our cynicism, the recent announcement that Professor Binns will appear in the series has proven it can at least offer something the films never did – enough time for an in-depth adaptation of the books. After all, the plan is to dedicate a full season of the TV show to each book, allowing around an extra eight hours per book to add back in back stories, scrapped characters, and moments that the films just did not do justice. So, while not everyone is happy about the TV series at all, if it does have to happen, there may be a few ways it can be salvaged for those who make the decision to watch it. Here's how. 1. Add Peeves back in It's the obvious answer for a reason. Peeves was a hugely important character in the Harry Potter books who was unceremoniously cut from the films due to a lack of technology at the time. Comedian and actor Rik Mayall was lined up to play the mischievous poltergeist who's at the heart of ev…

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Harry Potter TV series' Hagrid has key element questioned by original film director: "Part of me was like, what's the point?"
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date: 2025-08-28T09:27:40.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: "It's more of the same."
encoded: Harry Potter director Chris Columbus, who directed the first two films in the original series, has questioned one big element of the new HBO series. First-look photos of key characters have been shared by HBO, with the cast and crew also being spotted on location in busy London spots like King's Cross station (where else?!). But, while new cast members are taking on the familiar characters, many have noticed that the costumes – particularly Nick Frost's getup as the half-giant Hagrid – look incredibly similar to the films. Hagrid was originally played by Robbie Coltrane, who sported a long brown overcoat for the role, complete with long curly hair and a long beard. Speaking on The Rest is Entertainment podcast, Columbus pointed out the similarity in Frost's costume: "As of yesterday, I saw photographs online of Nick Frost as Hagrid. "Now, that’s not Nick Frost – that’s presumably still Martin [Bayfield]...a rugby player who played Hagrid with a giant sort of fake rubber Hagrid head that we sometimes replaced with CGI. "So I’m seeing these photographs of, now it looks like Martin – I could be wrong – wearing a Nick Frost head, walking down the streets of London. And he’s wearing the exact same costume that we designed for Hagrid." He added: "Part of me was like, what’s the point? Part of me was like, okay, great. I thought everything was going to be different, but it’s more of the same, which is interesting. "It’s very flattering for me because that’s exactly the Hagrid costume that we designed. So part of it is really exciting – I’m excited to see what they’re going to do with it. But part of it is sort of déjà vu all over again.” The new TV series, which is expected to be released in 2027, is expected to reimagine the wizarding world, with each season focusing on a different book from JK Rowling's wildly popular series. Columbus, who has said he doesn't want to be involved in the reboot, recently opened up to Radio Times magazine about the scenes he wishes he could…

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Former EastEnders star Zack Morris lands role in critically acclaimed US medical drama
type: item
date: 2025-08-22T12:56:15.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: The star departed from EastEnders back in 2022.
encoded: HBO’s hit medical drama The Pitt has made an exciting addition to its second season, with former EastEnders star Zack Morris set to join the cast. According to Deadline, Morris has joined the team as Jackson Davis, a patient brought to the ED after an outburst in the college library. From creator R Scott Gemmill (ER, NCIS: Los Angeles), The Pitt follows a team of doctors and nurses as they navigate a host of challenges in a Pittsburgh hospital emergency room, with the action unfolding in real time. Noah Wyle leads the cast of the series as Dr Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch, while Katherine LaNasa, Shawn Hatosy, Taylor Dearden, Patrick Ball, Isa Briones, Fiona Dourif, Supriya Ganesh, Shabana Azeez and Gerran Howell also star. Alongside Morris, other new additions to season 2 include Sepideh Moafi as a series regular, and Laëtitia Hollard, Lucas Iverson, Charles Baker, Irene Choi and Lawrence Robinson in recurring roles. Gemmill previously revealed that the second season will pick up 10 months after the events of season 1's finale and take place over "Fourth of July weekend" during a day-long shift. "Nine, basically 10 months later gives a lot of room for us to have developed a few stories in the interim, and catch up with everyone," she told TV Line. Season 2 is currently in production and is set air in January 2026. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Harry Potter TV series confirms further major castings with Weasley family
type: item
date: 2025-08-19T15:45:10.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The stars of the Weasley family have been confirmed.
encoded: HBO's Harry Potter TV series has now found its Weasley family, with it being confirmed just who is who in the iconic red-haired clan. It had previously been confirmed that Dominic McLaughlin will be leading the cast as Harry Potter, along with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Well, joining Stout in the Weasley household will be on-screen siblings Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley, Gabriel Harland as George Weasley, Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley. Real-life twins Tristan and Gabriel Harland have starred in multiple episodes of ITV's The Last Kingdom, while Spooner has starred in a short film and Cochrane has had various roles on stage. This, of course, marks a big milestone for the young actors, who will be seen in the anticipated series that is due for release in 2027. They join previously announced cast members including young actors Rory Wilmot and Amos Kitson, who are set to play Neville Longbottom and Dudley Dursley, respectively. Sherlock's Louise Brealey will play Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Andor's Anton Lesser will play Garrick Ollivander, whilst other notable casting includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. The series will be written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, whilst Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros Television. Read more: Harry Potter TV series first-look image released of new star as new cast members confirmed Harry Potter icon calls out "racist" objections to Professor Snape casting for TV series Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the …

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Industry star reveals whether controversial character will return for season 4 after explosive third season
type: item
date: 2025-08-12T15:48:11.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: Will Kenny be returning to our screens any time soon?
encoded: Now starring in Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Conor MacNeill is swapping the suits of Pierpoint & Co for the 18th century in his new role as Ned Gowan. While this new and exciting role sees MacNeill bring the earlier years of Ned's story to life in Blood of My Blood, there's no denying that many TV fans will widely recognise MacNeill for his stint as the ever-controversial Kenny Kilbane in BBC and HBO's Industry. Kenny, who featured in all three seasons of the show, certainly went through quite the character arc. But with MacNeill having not been announced as part of the main cast for season 4, was that due to filming commitments for Outlander's spin-off series, or did Kenny's story finish up with season 3? We posed the question to MacNeill in an exclusive chat ahead of the release of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, with the actor revealing to RadioTimes.com: "Kenny's gone from Pierpoint – at the end of season 3, Pierpoint is gone itself. I don’t know is the God's honest truth. It felt very explosive." He continued: "I would work in Industry forever, it's such a brilliant team of people to work with. But the great thing about Industry is how cutthroat it is because that's the truth of that world, right? "And so those storylines – like where that happened, it felt so right. It also felt like Kenny deserved it a bit as well. It's like, you can't get away with your s**t. You get called in at some point. But also, his life had changed and I think the toxicity of Pierpoint ... he didn't gel there as well as he did in the beginning because he wasn't playing by the rules anymore. I think that's that world." While it doesn't look as though MacNeill will be seen as Kenny for the foreseeable, he did enjoy the role – despite it also coming with its fair share of "icky headspaces", he says. Read more: Outlander: Blood of My Blood star says Caitríona Balfe has been an "unbelievable support" with series James Norton spotted on set of Grantchester's final season – is Sidney Chambers…

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The Last of Us season 3 confirmed to have major creative shake-up behind the scenes – where does this leave new episodes?
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date: 2025-07-03T09:31:17.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Neil Druckmann has officially stepped back from the HBO series.
encoded: It seems like just yesterday that The Last of Us fans were reeling from the events of the season 2 finale and also finding out that the upcoming third season will focus on Kaitlyn Dever's Abby. After all, it was co-creator Neil Druckmann who had officially confirmed the season 3 direction just last month. Well now, in surprising news for all, Druckmann has stepped back creatively from the HBO series along with executive producer and writer Halley Gross, who has exited the show. Druckmann released a statement on the official Instagram account for Naughty Dog (the PlayStation-owned video game studio behind The Last of Us franchise), which read: “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. “With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.” He continued: “Co-creating the show has been a career highlight. It’s been an honour to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. "I’m deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.” Druckmann co-created and directed the original Naughty Dog video game, but has been an integral part of the behind-the-scenes team in bringing the game to life for TV. According to Deadline, he will not write or direct any season 3 episodes but will continue to serve as co-creator and executive producer on the series. As for where that leaves the creative direction of the HBO series, it's anybody's guess at the moment. With a dedicated behind-the-scenes team that are passionate about sticking true to the game but leaving enough r…

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House of the Dragon season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot news
type: item
date: 2025-07-02T12:22:40.000Z
creator: Aimee Hart
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Keep up with the Targaryens with our House of Dragon season 3 guide.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for all episodes of House of the Dragon season 2.* House of the Dragon season 3 is still far enough away to make us long for it with all our being. That said, there are still plenty of much-appreciated updates regarding the show circling, with new information being released about production, scripts, new characters and more. For example, the latest is that House of the Dragon's third season is officially in production, with the cast having recently received a new batch of scripts for some of the episodes. In other news, fresh cast announcements have arrived. According to Variety, Happy Valley star James Norton is reportedly set to play key character Ormund Hightower. Ormund is the nephew of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and will be seen leading a march on King's Landing against Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) as the war continues to heat up. Read on for everything you need to know about House of the Dragon season 3 and the future of the Targaryen dynasty, and, most importantly, make sure to check back regularly as we'll be updating this guide with more information as it gets revealed. House of the Dragon season 3 release date speculation While there's no confirmed release date for Season 3 at this early stage, we estimate an early to mid-2026 release date. We do know that season 3 is currently being written and production is under way, having started back in March 2025. In February 2025, stars Matt Smith and Fabien Frankel said during a panel at MegaCon in Florida that they had received scripts for the fourth, fifth and sixth episodes of season 3. This means that everything seems to be progressing in line with the planned schedule. As any Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon fan knows, the scale of the HBO series is absolutely epic, and it takes a long time to put together. House of the Dragon was renewed for season 3 in June 2024, before season 2 had even been released, demonstrating tremendous faith in the Thrones spin-off. Who will be in the cast …

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The Last of Us season 3: Release date speculation and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-06-12T10:30:27.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: The hit series is officially returning for more.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us season 2.* It's official: The Last of Us season 3 will focus on Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, it has now been revealed. While fans had a pretty good idea where the series was heading after season 2 drew to an end, co-creator Neil Druckmann has officially confirmed the season 3 direction. Speaking at the Emmy's FYC event, Druckmann revealed: "I can’t believe that they let us structure the series in this way, meaning, like, we just ended season 2, and season 3 is going to be starring — spoiler alert — Kaitlyn." He continued: "I was sure that they wouldn’t let us do this when we started adapting this, but they’ve leaned into what makes, I believe, the story special. And allowed us not only the time but the creative freedom to be able to take these swings, and I think the audience really appreciates that." The dramatic finale did end with the focus shifting from Ellie (Bella Ramsey) to Abby as she was roused from sleeping by Manny, with a Seattle Day One title card appearing on screen – revealing that we will be following Abby's journey in season 3, as is the case part way through the second game. Now that it's officially been confirmed, fans have naturally started to wonder if we'll be seeing any of Ramsey in season 3 at all, with the actor recently setting the record straight. Speaking to Variety, Ramsey explained: "I think that I’m going to be there, but not a whole bunch. We’ve had conversations about that." They went on to say that they expect their screen time will be reduced so that the story can focus on Abby, adding: "I sort of have a rough idea of what it’s going to be, but I can’t tell you." But when will The Last of Us season 3 be released? Read on to find out everything we know so far. The Last of Us season 3 release date speculation A release date for The Last of Us season 3 has not yet been confirmed. For fans who are desperate for the next chapter, unfortunately it doesn't look like it will be arriving …

Will there be The Penguin season 2? Latest news and speculation
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date: 2025-06-10T13:00:05.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
description: Could Oz Cobb be back for more?
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Penguin episode 8.* While it was one of the standout shows of the previous year, the future of The Penguin still very much remains up in the air. And with the note that things ended on in season 1, series star Colin Farrell had admitted that it may be hard for his protagonist to come back from such a surprise turn of events. Having murdered Vic (Rhenzy Feliz) in the finale, Farrell told The Hollywood Reporter: "I certainly think it makes [a second season] more difficult. [Killing Vic] is a very hard thing to claw back from. It’s not impossible, but it’s a tougher hill to climb." It's certainly a valid point to remember, but does that mean we could be seeing more of Cristin Milioti's Sofia instead? While nothing has yet been confirmed, Milioti remains excited about whatever shape her character's future takes, whether in another season of The Penguin, The Batman II or in her own spin-off series. Speaking of the future of Sofia, Milioti said: "I would love to continue to play Sofia in any way. I would also love to see Sofia and Selina team up and wreak complete and utter havoc on Gotham. I don’t think we’ve ever seen that in the Batman universe." The star's comments come after showrunner Lauren LeFranc said that the future of the series very much rests on whether or not there's more to add to the story. Planned as a limited series, LeFranc said on Deadline's Crew Call podcast: "Beyond Colin (Farrell), it depends on whether there’s a story that we can make richer than what we’ve already done." She added: "I fully arced everything... I’m in the process of exploring what that would be, if there will be more." But what else do we know about the potential for The Penguin to return for a season 2? Here's everything we know so far. Will there be The Penguin season 2? Currently, there's no confirmation as to whether there will be The Penguin season 2, but we wouldn't rule it out. Speaking to RadioTimes.com in 2024, actor Farrell said that, whil…

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Harry Potter TV series confirms Rivals and The Morning Show stars in iconic roles as nine castings revealed
type: item
date: 2025-06-09T15:45:04.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The upcoming series has cast the Malfoys, the Dursleys and a Weasley.
encoded: HBO’s Harry Potter TV series continues to expand its cast, and now nine more stars have been revealed – and there are big names from series including Rivals and The Morning Show. Lox Pratt (Lord of the Flies) has been cast as Draco Malfoy, while Johnny Flynn (The Outfit, Stardust) will star as Draco’s father, Lucius Malfoy. Cast as Hogwarts pupils are Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown. Additionally, Katherine Parkinson (IT Crowd, Rivals) has been cast as Molly Weasley and Bertie Carvel (The Sister) as Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, while Bel Powley (A Small Light) will play Petunia Dursley and Daniel Rigby (Flowers) will star as Vernon Dursley. Fans of the book will recall that the Dursleys reluctantly take Harry in after his parents’ deaths, making him live in a cupboard under the stairs. Their son, Dudley, is yet to be cast. The new stars join previously announced cast members John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. The three stars set to play the iconic trio Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley were also previously announced, with newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout set to take on the roles. The new series is set to land on our screens in 2027, with cameras due to start rolling in mid-summer 2025. Warner Bros Discovery first announced the project back in 2023, revealing that the TV series will be based on all seven books penned by JK Rowling, published between 1997 and 2007, with the first season set to adapt the first novel. As per the show's synopsis by HBO: "The stories from each of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will become a decade-long series produced with the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for. "The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dram…

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date speculation and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-06-06T09:45:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Another era in Westeros history is set to be explored on screen.
encoded: Game of Thrones fans were dealt a disappointing blow last month as it emerged that spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be launching later than first thought. The series, which draws inspiration from George RR Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as his young squire, the future Aegon V Targaryen. Following a controversial second season for House of the Dragon, which provoked the ire of even Martin himself, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is being hyped as a return to form for the fantasy franchise. Both the author and HBO executive Francesca Orsi have heaped praise on the two lead actors, with talk of a potential three-season run already brewing – but alas, we're still a way off from the initial premiere. If you're eager for another trip to Westeros, read on for everything we know so far about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date speculation A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms does not yet have a confirmed release date, but HBO has announced that it will be launching at some point in 2026. Previously, the broadcaster suggested that we'd be seeing the second Game of Thrones spin-off in late 2025, but the show was delayed for unspecified reasons. There's no reason to be alarmed, however, as both George RR Martin and HBO executive Francesca Orsi have gushed about the work-in-progress series, even hinting that a double-renewal could be on the cards. She told Deadline in February: "You're going to be so impressed by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell as Dunk and Egg... So much so that we're already planning on how we build this for three seasons in total. "We're not picking it up officially [yet], but it's looking very good. We're looking at it as a holistic piece, seasons 2 and 3, because there's three novellas." Her comments follow Martin's praise (via his blog, naturally), where the author wrote that he had "loved" what he'd seen so far, adding that stars Claffey and …

Who is Dominic McLaughlin? Meet the star playing Harry Potter in TV series
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date: 2025-05-28T13:45:53.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
description: The upcoming Harry Potter TV series's trio of young leads have been announced.
encoded: A new era of Harry Potter fandom is fast approaching as the hotly anticipated HBO TV adaptation gears up to begin production later this summer. The cast of the adaptation, which will span at least a decade and be based on the seven books in the series, has been shaping up nicely in recent weeks, with the likes of John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse set to star. And now the three lead child stars have been confirmed, with Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout set to feature as the iconic trio, Harry, Hermione and Ron. The news comes after an open casting call for the roles was announced last year, with more than 30,000 children auditioning – but it was McLaughlin, Stanton and Stout who ultimately bagged the parts. Following the announcement, showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Mylod said in a statement: "After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron." They continued: "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together on-screen. "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there." The Harry Potter film franchise first hit cinemas over two decades ago, capturing hearts around the world and launching its child stars into the limelight, and the same will no doubt be the case for our new trio. So, wondering who McLaughlin, who's taking over the titular role from Daniel Radcliffe in the upcoming TV adaptation, is and where you've seen him before? Read on for everything you need to know about the star. Who is Dominic McLaughlin? Dominic McLaughlin is a Scottish actor who's set to appear in two TV series over the course of the next year, including BBC action adventure series Gifted and …

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Who is Arabella Stanton? Meet the Harry Potter TV series star behind Hermione
type: item
date: 2025-05-28T11:58:18.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
description: The rising star beat thousands of hopefuls to land the role.
encoded: As HBO’s Harry Potter TV series gears up to kick off filming, the cast continues to shape up rather nicely, with the three lead child stars now having been confirmed. Following months of speculation, HBO has finally revealed who will be portraying the Harry Potter trio, with Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout set to star as Harry, Hermione and Ron An open casting call for the parts was announced last year, and more than 30,000 children auditioned. The trio will join previously announced cast members including John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse, while further casting announcements are expected soon. Wondering who the Hermione actress is who’ll be taking over the iconic role from Emma Watson in HBO's upcoming TV adaptation? Read on for everything you need to know about the star. Who is Arabella Stanton? Arabella Stanton is a rising actress from Britain. She is best known for starring as Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical in London’s West End from 2023 to 2024. On Instagram, the star previously reflected on her West End debut playing Matilda, revealing: “I started auditioning for Matilda the Musical the week after my 9th birthday and feel so lucky and honoured to have spent the age of 9 being able to play Matilda Wormwood at the Cambridge Theatre, London for the Royal Shakespeare Company (and at Buckingham Palace for an extra special performance at the BBC 500 Words Final)." She added: "Being able to play the part of Matilda as my West End debut has been incredible... dreams really can come true!” How old is Arabella Stanton? The rising star is 11 years old and is following in the footsteps of Emma Watson, who played Hermione in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone when she was the same age. What has Arabella Stanton previously starred in? Stanton might be best known for playing the titular role in Matilda the Musical, but she has also previously appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s play Starl…

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Harry Potter TV series officially confirms new Harry, Ron and Hermione
type: item
date: 2025-05-27T15:31:49.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Harry, Hermione and Ron have now been cast for the upcoming HBO series.
encoded: After months of speculation, the leading three stars of HBO's Harry Potter TV series have now been confirmed. The HBO original series will be led by newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. While all three stars are newcomers to the world of TV, Stanton may be familiar to some musical fans, as she previously starred in the West End production of Matilda, as well as the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Starlight Express. As for Stout, he has been seen in TV advertisements, while McLaughlin is set to be seen in Sky Original comedy Grow. Generally, it's understood that this is the first time all three youngsters are set to be in front of a major TV series camera, though. Alongside the announcement comes a first-look picture of the trio (which can be seen above), beaming as they crouch in the grass. On the announcement of the casting, showrunner and executive producer Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod (executive producer and director of multiple episodes) said in a statement: “After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione and Ron. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.” Casting had previously been announced last month, confirming that John Lithgow would play Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu would be Severus Snape, Janet McTeer would play Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost would star as Rubeus Hagrid. Alongside the four series regulars, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse were announced to be appearing in guest and recurring roles. Read more: The Last of Us season 2 finale ratings take a steep plunge after season 1 Pierce Brosnan responds to Mob…

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The Last of Us season 2 finale ratings take a steep plunge after season 1
type: item
date: 2025-05-27T11:27:41.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: The viewership figures are in.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for the ending of The Last of Us season 2.* With the final episode of The Last of Us season 2 having now aired, we've been left reeling in the wake of close calls with death, surprise plot developments and one hell of a cliffhanger ending. It's no secret that this second instalment continued to draw in a mixed reaction from fans, but it seems as though the viewing figures correspond to the tempered down reaction of the season. It's now been revealed that the season 2 finale saw 3.7 million cross-platform viewers, meaning it's 55 per cent down from the season 1 finale. The first season's final episode saw an impressive 8.2 million cross-platform viewers tune in, so it's safe to say that numbers are down in a big way for this second outing. However, despite initially low numbers, HBO have said that they expect significant growth in numbers following the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The network have underlined the potential for growth by stating that season 2 numbers are already pointing at a larger average number of viewers than season 1. They stated that season 2 is tallying nearly 37 million global viewers per episode, with that figure only growing. For context (via Deadline), the season 1 premiere eventually went on to generate nearly 32 million viewers in 90 days post-premiere, which is the largest audience for an HBO and Max debut season ever. The second season of The Last of Us has continued to prove controversial among viewers, with the season deciding to take on a big narrative swing early on in the season by killing off co-lead Joel, played by Pedro Pascal. Essentially a drawn-out revenge mission by Ellie (Bella Ramsey), the second season followed her as she set her sights on Seattle to confront Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) for her actions. The finale saw Ellie come face-to-face with two of Abby's friends, Owen (Spencer Lord) and Mel (Ariela Barer), eventually shooting and killing them both. Read more: Doctor Who's Mill…

The Last of Us season 2 ending explained: Is [SPOILER] dead?
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date: 2025-05-26T02:00:36.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
description: Fans are left on quite the cliffhanger.
encoded: *Warning: Major spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2 episode 7.* With the end of The Last of Us season 2 comes the end of the road for various characters – and the beginning of a new chapter for others. Episode 7 saw Ellie finally come face-to-face with Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) again, amid her quest for revenge after Joel's (Pedro Pascal) death. But Abby certainly isn't about to go quietly. Thankfully, The Last of Us has been renewed for season 3, so we know the story will continue, but we've been left on a gigantic cliffhanger. Here's what you need to know about how The Last of Us season 2 ended – and those dramatic final scenes! Beware of game spoilers – and potential season 3 spoilers – ahead, though! The Last of Us ending explained: Is Ellie dead? No, Ellie isn't dead, and her story will continue in future seasons of The Last of Us – unless the show takes a huge departure away from the game. However, she certainly came close to death a few times in episode 7. One of those brushes with death comes as a result of an encounter with the Seraphites. Ellie figures out that Abby is in the aquarium and, after a fight with Jesse (Young Mazino), goes to find her alone, while he goes to meet with Tommy (Gabriel Luna). But, after surviving a dangerous trip on a boat, Ellie washes up on shore and inadvertently falls right into the clutches of the Seraphites. She narrowly avoids being killed and strung up when a signal indicates that the Seraphites' village is under attack, and they leave her. Undeterred, she arrives at the aquarium to take on Abby and encounters Owen (Spencer Lord) and Mel (Ariela Barer). When Owen grabs a gun, Ellie shoots him dead – but also accidentally fatally injures Mel, who reveals she's pregnant in her dying moments. She asks Ellie to cut out her baby – but she's unable to, and sobs over Mel's dead body. Tommy and Jesse find Ellie and take her away. When they arrive back at the theatre, Ellie and Jesse make their peace – but they soon hear a distur…

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The Last of Us season 2 release schedule: When is episode 7 out?
type: item
date: 2025-05-20T10:03:09.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 are being released simultaneously in the US and the UK, but when will they air?
encoded: **Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 6.** The Last of Us season 2 has finally offered us some closure in the most devastating of ways – with a return from Pedro Pascal's Joel in an emotional flashback episode. Now, the wait is on for episode 7, the finale episode, to find out what is set to happen to Bella Ramsey's Ellie in her quest for vengeance after Joel's brutal death. Fans of the games know that there's still a lot to look forward to (and indeed, to dread) before this latest chapter wraps up, so read on for when you can expect The Last of Us season 2 episode 7 to premiere – along with the show's full release schedule. When do new episodes of The Last of Us come out? New episodes of The Last of Us season 2 drop every Sunday at 9pm PT/ET on HBO and Max in the US, and at 2am on Monday (or Sunday night, seeing as it's 2am) on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW in the UK. For viewers unable to stay up that late, new episodes of The Last of Us season 2 are also airing again at 9pm every Monday evening on Sky Atlantic in the UK. For more about release times around the globe, you can find out more now. When is The Last of Us season 2 episode 7 coming out? The Last of Us season 2 episode 7 will be released on Monday 26th May at 2am BST in the UK. In the US, that works out to Sunday 25th May at various different times throughout the evening – 9pm EST, 8pm CST, and 6pm EST – depending on where you are in the country. Episode 7 is written by Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, Craig Mazin, and directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado. How many episodes are in season 2 of The Last of Us? There are seven episodes of The Last of Us season 2 in total. Fans will note that this means the second season is shorter than season 1, which boasted nine episodes. Speaking on their decision to cut the amount of episodes going into the second instalment, co-showrunner Craig Mazin previously told Deadline: "The story material that we got from Part II of …

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The Rehearsal season 2 confirms UK release date for Nathan Fielder's genre-bending series
type: item
date: 2025-05-14T16:27:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Comedy
description: The series has already caused quite the stir in the US.
encoded: The Rehearsal returned to TV screens for its second season for our friends across the pond last month, but fans in the UK have been waiting ever so patiently for it to be released – and there isn't long to go! It has been confirmed that Nathan Fielder's docu-comedy series will start for UK audiences at 10pm on Monday 26th May over on Sky Comedy and NOW, with episode 2 following at 10:50pm the same evening. Once more, Fielder plays a fictionalised version of himself as he helps ordinary people rehearse for difficult conversations or life events through the use of hired actors and sets. While season 1 dealt with the issue of starting a family, season 2 is raising the stakes as "the urgency of Fielder's project grows as he decides to put his resources toward an issue that affects us all" – aviation safety. And the second season has already caused quite a stir. Lana Love, a former contestant on The Voice US, claimed to Variety that she flew over to Los Angeles to appear on what she thought was a talent show with a star prize... only to discover it wasn't real and was part of The Rehearsal. Neither HBO nor representatives for Fielder have commented on the story at the time of writing. Elsewhere, the series made headlines over scenes in which Fielder criticised Paramount+ for taking down an episode of his previous show Nathan for You following a standards review. "I remember wanting to convey how urgent this was for me, and yet my email was extremely cordial, using phrases like 'forever grateful' and 'happy holidays'," Fielder says in The Rehearsal. "The network confirmed in their response that it was taken down intentionally and gave me a one-word explanation as to why – 'sensitivities'." The Rehearsal returns at 10pm on Monday 26th May on Sky Comedy and NOW. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

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Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has release date delayed
type: item
date: 2025-05-14T16:03:42.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
description: It was originally slated for this year.
encoded: Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has had its release date delayed. While the HBO spin-off didn't have an official premiere date, it was originally set to be released this year. However, it's now been pushed back to 2026. Variety reports that a first-look trailer for the series at WBD’s recent upfront presentation confirmed the new 2026 release window - but HBO CEO Casey Bloys narrowed that down by announcing that it's set for "winter" (so, in early 2026). Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell will lead the cast of the six-part series, adapted from George RR Martin's novella The Hedge Knight, which introduced readers to the exploits of Ser Duncan the Tall (or 'Dunk') and his squire, future king Aegon V Targaryen (or 'Egg'). It takes place about 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, with the synopsis for the show reading: "A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. "Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends." However, Thrones fans won't be left wanting, with plenty of spin-offs in the works - including season 3 of House of the Dragon. Filming is currently under way for the third instalment, which follows the events leading up to the decline of House Targaryen and the devastating war known as the Dance of Dragons. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be released in 2026. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to watch HBO's The Last of Us season 2 online in the UK
type: item
date: 2025-05-06T16:00:12.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: How can UK fans get their fix of The Last of Us season 2?
encoded: The Last of Us season 2 is in full swing in the UK. And now episode 4 has landed, providing fans with a brilliant blend of action and horror, and some of the show's most touching moments, as Dina and Ellie's quest for revenge goes up a gear. The new episode also treated fans to a scene taken straight out of the game. Speaking ahead of the release of season 2 co-showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann teased an "intense and crazy" adventure. Following the release of the trailer, Druckmann said at SXSW (via Entertainment Weekly): "There's some pretty intense stuff you don't even see in the trailer. "It's crazier — it's a wild roller coaster ride." Mazin said of season 2: "That world is louder, and it is more dangerous, and we have dug in. And, honestly, I think, if we don't get canceled, next season will be even bigger." Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Last of Us in the UK as the adventure continues. Where to watch The Last of Us in the UK The Last of Us season 2 airs weekly every Monday on Sky Atlantic at 2am BST. All episodes air simultaneously in the UK and US and will then be available to watch on demand on Sky and NOW. For those who don’t want to stay up until the early hours, the episodes also air on Sky Atlantic again at 9pm on Mondays. The series premieres on Monday 21st April and is due to conclude on Monday 26th May. If you haven’t got Sky but are still desperate to watch The Last of Us, you’re in luck: the show is also available to stream live on the Sky-owned NOW streaming service, where you can also watch it on catch-up. You can watch NOW online on your Windows PC or a Mac by downloading the NOW Player. If you aren't already subscribed to NOW's entertainment membership, you can do so for £9.99 per month. Those who are yet to subscribe can watch The Last of Us for free by signing up to NOW's 7-day free trial, which is available for all first-time subscribers, and gives users access to 16 live channels and 300 TV series box…

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Who are the Seraphites and the Prophet in The Last of Us season 2?
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date: 2025-04-28T16:46:44.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: As they arrive in Seattle, Ellie and Dina stumble across the remains of a mysterious group. But who exactly are the Seraphites?
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2 episode 3. As Ellie and Dina venture further from Jackson in their search for vengeance, they are about to stumble into an increasingly violent world. Episode 3 of The Last of Us season 2 introduces a group of scarred survivors, only for them to be massacred before Ellie and Dina can even meet them. The group are members of the Seraphites. Along with the WLF, the Seraphites have been warring over Seattle for almost a decade by the time Ellie and Dina arrive. But who are the Seraphites? Why do they have scars? And who is their Prophet? With some insight from the games, here is everything you need to know about the Seraphites in The Last of Us season 2. Who are the Seraphites in The Last of Us season 2? The Seraphites are a religious faction in The Last of Us season 2. Whereas the WLF embrace the technology of the pre-apocalyptic world, Seraphites believe in a return to natural order, under the guidance of the Prophet. They fight with arrows, hang dissenters, and communicate through an intricate whistling language. Referred to as “Scars” by the WLF, Seraphites can be identified by the blemishes on their cheeks. This scarification is performed on all Seraphites at a young age, in memory of their Prophet. During FEDRA and the WLF’s war for dominance, the Seraphites relocated to an island off the coast of Seattle, named the Haven. Who is the Prophet in The Last of Us season 2? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/04/Ellie-finds-Seraphite-graffiti-in-blood-8ad8048.png" width="1600" height="1066" alt="Gameplay footage. Ellie (a young girl with a heavy backpack and chin-length hair) is exploring a decrepit building. There is a noose on the ceiling, and on there wall there is a strange symbol written in blood. Underneath it are the words "Feel Her Love"." title="Ellie finds Seraphite graffiti in blood" /> When the outbreak occurred, the Prophet was a woman who founded the Seraphites and …

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How did The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 change that major death from the game?
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date: 2025-04-22T11:46:40.000Z
creator: David Roskin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Fans are still reeling.
encoded: Warning: Major spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 ahead. Everyone is reeling after that major death in The Last of Us season 2 episode 2, which has changed the whole trajectory of the show going forward. Pedro Pascal's Joel was brutally killed off at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), who tortured him before stabbing him through the neck with a spike in front of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as revenge for Joel killing her father at the end of season 1. To see how it happened in the games, you can watch the video above! "I'm in active denial," Pascal told EW of the brutal twist. "I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over. "I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. "And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad." You and us both, Pedro! Thankfully, Joel is expected to rock up again in season 2 in the form of flashbacks - hopefully providing all of us some closure. Until then, here's everything you need to know about how Joel's death was different in season 2 compared to the game. How did The Last of Us season 2 change Joel's death from the game? View oEmbed on the source website In The Last of Us Part II game, as you can see in the video above, less is given away about Abby's motivations. Speeding this up is a positive change, as waiting weekly to understand who she is and why we should care would be painful. This measure might be to lessen any hate Dever receives online, with Abby’s motion capture artist and voice actress, Laura Bailey, being hounded for years for the simple crime of portraying a complex and dynamic woman. In the game, there is also no focus on an infected horde breaching the walls of Jackson. Speaking about that inclusion in the show, Neil Druckmann said on the official The Last of Us podcast: "I rea…

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Who is Abby in The Last of Us season 2? Actor, character and backstory explained
type: item
date: 2025-04-15T15:35:13.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: HBO
description: Everything you need to know about Abby - including major spoilers.
encoded: The Last of Us season 2 has finally landed, transporting fans forward five years after the events of season 1 and reuniting us with Joel and Ellie. But alongside returning faces, the new instalment also introduces viewers to a number of new characters, including the fan-favourite Abby Anderson (Kaitlyn Dever), who is introduced in the season 2 premiere as an antagonist to Joel. Fans familiar with the source material will be both excited and wary about the introduction of the character to the story, while fans new to The Last of Us world might be wondering just who she is and what her connection to Joel is. Love gaming? Listen to our podcast, One More Life! Want to know more about the character and her backstory? Read on for everything you need to know about Abby in The Last of Us. But before we continue, be aware that there are major spoilers for both The Last of Us Part 1, Part 2 and the TV series, so stop reading if you want to experience the story with fresh eyes! Who is Abby in The Last of Us season 2? Abby is introduced in the season 2 premiere as someone who's out for revenge. She is a member of the remaining Fireflies, which also includes Manny (Danny Ramirez), Mel (Ariela Barer), Nora (Tati Gabrielle), and Owen (Spencer Lord), and is still grieving the loss of her loved ones who met an unpleasant fate when Joel rescued Ellie after finding out what they planned to do to her. Since that discovery, she and her group have been attempting to track down Joel in order to seek revenge. This marks a departure from the original video game, in which Abby's intentions remain unknown until she kills another character. Speaking about the major change to the story, showrunner Craig Mazin exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "The first question I remember asking Neil [Druckmann] was, 'Why did you do it that way?' Because I'm always trying to get under the hood of his intentions there." Mazin continued: "He said he felt like there was something about the mechanics of playing, an…

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