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Irreconcilable Differences

***Irreconcilable Differences*** is a CBS television series that began airing on September 23, 2013. The series began airing its most recent season, its sixth, on September 24, 2018.

## Premise

The series follows the Harper family: matriarch Melissa Harper, working father Duncan Harper, troubled teenage daughter Lily Harper, maturing son Jake Harper, and youngest Cal Harper. Duncan's brother, Brian Harper, struggles to find love, while Melissa's sister, Emma Buck, and her husband, Patrick Buck, deal with Patrick's father, Robert Buck, remarrying to Duncan and Brian's mother, Carla.

The second season deals with Lily struggling with depression, while Melissa worries when Lily's boyfriend, Daniel, comes closer into her life. More struggles arise when Duncan reveals he is leaving for a business trip to Jamaica for several months. Brian meets Annie Carlyle at one of his AA meetings and begins a relationship with her.

The third season shows Melissa and Duncan's separation following Lily's suicide. Jake struggles to reveal his homosexuality, while Cal becomes friends with the wrong kids. Emma and Patrick welcome a baby boy into the world, though a shocking revelation leads to divorce.

The fourth season follows Melissa and Duncan as they finalize their divorce. Jake begins his final year in high school, confident with himself, while Cal begins his final year in middle school. Emma gets a job at a law firm, while Duncan falls into alcoholism.

The fifth season deals with Jake beginning college and reuniting with Daniel, while Cal begins high school. Brian and Annie announce their engagement following Annie's pregnancy, while Emma debates a life-changing opportunity.

The sixth season follows Duncan struggling with cancer, and Melissa confiding in Annie with her problems. Brian begins to take care of Carla, as she slowly loses her sanity, while Cal meets the new girl. Midway through the season, Duncan passes away from cancer, leading to the entire family being shaken.

## Cast

* Abigail Spencer as Melissa Harper
* Corey Stoll as Duncan Harper (seasons 1-61)
* Dove Cameron as Lily Harper (seasons 1-2; guest season 3)
* Quinn Lord as Jake Harper
* Levi Miller as Cal Harper
* Tom Ellis as Brian Harper (seasons 1-6)
* Rashida Jones as Emma Buck (seasons 1-5)
* Chris Tucker as Patrick Buck (seasons 1-3)
* Annette O'Toole as Carla Harper-Buck (seasons 1-6)
* Gary Cole as Chester Harper (season 1)
* Ernie Hudson as Robert Buck (seasons 1-4)
* Jessica Lucas as Annie Carlyle (seasons 2-present)
* K.J. Apa as Daniel Logan (seasons 2, 5-6)

For a proposed seventh season, Gary Cole would return as Chester Harper in a series regular role.

1Stoll left the series ten episodes into the sixth season
Life After Death (season 2)

The **first season** of the NBC drama series *Life After Death* premiered on January 21, 2013 and concluded after thirteen episodes on April 29.

## Plot

In this season, Amanda chooses to return to college, rather than go back to her old job. Evan captures the interest of one of his students, which once again threatens his marriage. Danny and Carly learn she is pregnant and deal with this revelation. Ryan finishes rehab and tries to get a job while living with Elizabeth. He eventually finds work at a mechanic shop, and dates the love of his life, who is later revealed to be a cheating wife. Elizabeth discovers Andrew secretly left a cabin he owned, and she debates whether to keep it or sell it. After taking a family vacation to it, she decides to sell it. Maureen meets Ricky Diaz, a single father at Jacob's school and she begins dating him. They get engaged in the season finale. Jacob befriends a kid at his school, who helps him make a revelation about himself. Taylor is discovered to be hiding a gifted side to her brain, and she is accepted into Jacob's private school. Shawn begins growing up and gets his first girlfriend.

## Cast

* Jennifer Garner as Amanda Newman
* Scott Speedman as Danny Lloyd
* Justin Hartley as Ryan Lloyd
* Bobby Cannavale as Evan Newman
* Marsha Thompson as Carly Lloyd
* Jake T. Austin as Jacob Lloyd
* Katherine Langford as Taylor Newman
* Nolan Gould as Shawn Newman
* Rowan Blanchard as Liv Newman
* Armani Jackson as Nick Lloyd
* Elizabeth Peña as Maureen Lloyd
* Susan Sarandon as Elizabeth Lloyd
As Much As I Love You

***As Much As I Love You*** is an American drama web television series that premiered on Hulu on October 10, 2016. The first season has been called an anthology series, as each episode seemingly focuses on a different family. However, the first season finale reveals each family to be a part of a larger, extended family. The following seasons features "crossovers" between each sibling and their parents.

## Cast and characters

The cast is only credited in the episodes in which they appear. They are listed here in order of their first appearance.

* Linda Cardellini as Avery Rose; Wayne's wife and mother of Liv and Devin.
* James Marsden as Wayne Rose; Avery's husband, a construction manager.
* Wilson Bethel as Chris Peterson; Grace's husband, a struggling author.
* Alice Lee as Grace Peterson; Chris's wife, an expectant mother.
* Mehcad Brooks as Kyle Stone; Sharon's husband, a basketball coach and father of three.
* Rosario Dawson as Aria Stone; Kyle's wife, a stay-at-home mom of three.
* Elizabeth Gillies as Anna Larson; Frank and Carol's youngest, the "wild child".
* Chad Michael Murray as Justin Peterson; Riley's husband, and Nick's step-father.
* Justin Hartley as Riley McCallister; Nick's father.
* Rose Byrne as Lisa Bowman; a single mother of four going through a divorce.
* Emily VanCamp as Eliza Barnett; Mick's wife, a working mother of two.
* James Lafferty as Mick Barnett; Eliza's husband, a stay-at-home dad of two.
* Peter Gallagher as Frank Peterson; Avery, Chris, Kyle, Anna, Justin, Lisa, and Eliza's father, and Carol's husband.
* Katey Sagal as Carol Peterson; Avery, Chris, Kyle, Anna, Justin, Lisa, and Eliza's mother, and Frank's wife.
List of The McDaniels characters

*The McDaniels* is a fictional American family drama television series. This is a list of the main and recurring characters featured on the show.

## Main cast

Listed in order of most appearances to least.

## First generation

* **Larry McDaniel** (born 1933),
* **Wilma McDaniel** (born 1935),

## Second generation

* **Deborah McDaniel/Thompson** (born 1955),
	+ **Roy Bernard** (born 1955),
	+ **Timmy Thompson**,
* **Bonnie McDaniel/Scott/Sander** (born 1956),
	+ **Ricky Scott** (born 1956),
	+ **Dan Sander** (born 1950),
* **Mark McDaniel** (born 1958),
	+ **Barbara McDaniel** (born 1960),
* **Karen McDaniel/Smith** (born 1960),
	+ **Eddie Smith** (born 1960),
* **Joel McDaniel** (born 1961),
	+ **Robin McDaniel** (born 1961),
* **Janelle McDaniel/Puitt** (born 1963),
	+ **Byron Puitt** (born 1958),
* **Steve McDaniel** (born 1965),
	+ **Jana Andrews**,

## Third generation

### Deborah's children

* **Adina Thompson** (born 1984),
* **Ryan Thompson** (born 1987),

### Bonnie's children

* **Michael McDaniel** (born 1975),
	+ **Ann McDaniel** (born 1975),
* **Billy Scott** (born 1981),
	+ **Vanessa Phillips** (born 1980),
	+ **Kari Scott** (born 1985),

### Mark's children

* **Rebekah McDaniel** (born 1982),
	+ **Chad**,
* **Kelly McDaniel/Carter** (born 1984),
	+ **Matt Carter**,
* **Shannon McDaniel** (born 1991),
* **Jessica McDaniel** (born 1993),
	+ **Blake**
* **Matt McDaniel** (born 2000),
	+ **Mikayla Washington/McDaniel** (born 2000),
* **Mark "Markie" McDaniel** (born 2006),

### Joel's children

* **Nathan McDaniel** (born 1986),
	+ **Angelina McDaniel**,
* **Kaleb McDaniel** (born 1988),
	+ **Lily Foster/McDaniel** (born 1997),

### Janelle's children

* **Rachel McDaniel** (born 1986),
	+ **Ben Reynolds**,
* **Sarah McDaniel** (born 1989),

### Steve's children

* **Bobby McDaniel** (born 1980),
* **Justin McDaniel** (born 1989),
	+ **Vanessa McDaniel**,
* **Tommy McDaniel** (born 1991),

## Fourth generation

### Adina's children

* **Braedon Thompson** (born 2002),
* **Gracie Thompson** (born 2013),
* **Gunner Park** (born 2020),

### Michael's children

* **Hunter McDaniel** (born 2000),
* **Austin McDaniel** (born 2002),
* **Colton McDaniel** (born 2005),
* **Isabella McDaniel** (born 2009),

### Jessica's children

* **Kayden** (born 2015),
* **Piper** (born 2017),

### Nathan's children

* **Fischer McDaniel** (born 2014),
* **Faith McDaniel** (born 2016),
* **Cara Joy McDaniel** (born 2019),

### Justin's children

* **Jordan McDaniel** (born 2007),
* **Morgan James** (born 2010),
* **Isaiah** (born 2013),
* **Brooke** (born 2010),
Tomorrow Wars (season 1)

The **first season** of the American science fiction drama television series *Tomorrow Wars* premiered on HBO on October 2, 2016, and concluded on December 4, 2016, consisting of ten episodes.

The television series was created by Damon Lindeolf and stars an ensemble cast led by Tyler Hoechlin, Alexander Skarsgård, Zendaya, David Harbour, Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Harris, and Anthony Hopkins. The first season received critical acclaim, with particular praise for the visuals, story, and performances.

## Cast and characters

### **Main**

* Sterling K. Brown as Macen Whair
* Ed Harris as Baron Lorn
* David Harbour as Captain Vade
* Tyler Hoechlin as Ebon Starkiller
* Anthony Hopkins as President Palston
* Poorna Jagannathan as Sum Hati
* Alexander Skarsgård as Ben Glenray
* Goran Visnjic as General Garrison
* Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lyra Viceris
* Evan Rachel Wood as Paris Anida
* Jeffrey Wright as Bray Oberon
* Zendaya as Asha

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

Reception of the first season has been largely positive, with particular praise for the visuals, story, and performances. On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 91% based on 384 reviews, with an average rating of 8.60/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "With an impressive level of quality that wears its influences on its sleeve, the brilliantly addictive *Tomorrow Wars* balances intelligent, enthralling drama against outright insanity." On Metacritic, the first season has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 43 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Apocalypse

**Apocalypse** is an MBS television series that aired for six seasons from 2012 to 2018. It follows citizens of New York City as the apocalypse seemingly approaches.

## Plot

### Season One

President James Patrickson reveals to the public that a supernova is approaching Earth that will decimate all life on Earth. The direct spot it will hit is New York City, so he travels there to try and prevent the nova from hitting the city. There, business mogul Colin Cane teams up with other NYC citizens to stop the apocalypse.

### Season Two

With only three weeks until Doomsday approaches the team hurries fast to stop the nova. Julia says her goodbyes to her family as she is sent away by Colin to be safe in Sydney.

## Cast

### Starring

* Gabriel Macht as Colin Cane; a business mogul and CEO of Cane Inc.
* Shea Whigham as James Patrickson; the President of the United States.
* Linda Cardellini as Julia Cane; Colin's wife who has been having an affair.
* Brandon Routh as Mike Morrow; the senator of New York who has been seeing Julia. (Seasons 1-3)
* Madison McLaughlin as Olivia Cane; Colin and Julia's daughter.
* Colin O'Donoghue as Isaac Marsh; a reporter for the Big Apple News. (Seasons 1-4)
* Brenton Thwaites as David Turner; a police officer who helps Olivia. (Seasons 1-5)
* Katie Holmes as Nicole Quent; Julia's sister.
* Susanna Thompson as Andrea Carmen; the wife of a powerful mob boss.
* Josh Radnor as Felix Morrow; Mike's brother. (Season 1)
Always and Forever

***Always and Forever*** is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from February 26, 2007 to January 12, 2012, for six seasons and 101 episodes. The series was revived by NBC in March 2019 and has aired an additional two seasons and 23 episodes.

## Premise

The series focused on the Hoffman family, set in Portland, Oregon as the family reunites. Mark Hoffman is married to Kate, and they have three children; Taylor, sixteen, David, twelve, and Kyle, ten. Middle child Anna is divorced while raising teenage Lyla. Chris is married to Julia and they have an eight-year-old daughter Liv. Their parents Dave and Katherine are also raising their late-in-life teenage son Noah.

## Cast

* John Stamos as Mark Hoffman
* Dina Meyer as Anna Hoffman
* James Marsden as Chris Hoffman
* Robin Wright as Kate Hoffman
* Amy Acker as Julia Hoffman
* Melissa Benoist as Taylor Hoffman
* Miles Heizer as David Hoffman
* Dylan Minnette as Kyle Hoffman
* Britt Robertson as Lyla Hoffman
* Ariel Winter as Liv Hoffman
* Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Noah Hoffman
* Sally Field as Katherine Hoffman
* James Brolin as Dave Hoffman

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

Though never a ratings "hit", the series was a critical darling and a cult favorite, garnering consistent critical praise throughout its six year run. The series made it onto several year-end top ten lists year after year, as well as getting award nominations and wins all throughout its run.

#### **Accolades**

##### **Wins**

* Primetime Emmy Awards
	+ Outstanding Drama Series (2009-10, 12)
	+ Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama – John Stamos (2007)
	+ Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama – Dina Meyer
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama – James Brolin
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Sally Field (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Robin Wright

##### **Nominations**

* + Outstanding Drama Series (2007-08, 11)
	+ Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama – John Stamos
	+ Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama – Dina Meyer (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama – James Brolin (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama – James Marsden (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Robin Wright (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Amy Acker (2007)
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Sally Field
	+ Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama – Britt Robertson
Pilot (The McDaniels)

**"Pilot"** is the first episode of the first season of the American family drama television series *The McDaniels*. The series follows the large extended McDaniel family, and the several generations throughout the decades. The series stars Hilary Swank, Lea Thompson, David Wenham, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jennie Garth, Martha Plimpton, Josh Segarra, Ryan Eggold, Mandy Moore, and William Zabka. "Pilot" was first broadcast on October 11, 2016 and premiered to highly positive reviews and 7.87 million U.S. viewers. The series also received a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic, making it the second highest-rated series premiere of the season.

## Cast

### **Starring**

* Hilary Swank as Bonnie Scott/Sander
* Lea Thompson as Deborah Thompson/McDaniel
* David Wenham as Mark McDaniel
* Vincent D'Onofrio as Joel McDaniel
* Jennie Garth as Janelle Puitt
* Martha Plimpton as Karen Smith
* Josh Segarra as Justin McDaniel
* Ryan Eggold as Larry McDaniel
* Mandy Moore as Wilma McDaniel
* William Zabka as Steve McDaniel

### **Guest Starring**

* Ansel Elgort as young Michael McDaniel
* Abigail Breslin as teenage Bonnie McDaniel
* David O'Hara as Eddie Smith
* Billy Crudup as Byron Puitt
* John Schneider as Dan Sander
* Cara Buono as Robin McDaniel
* Timmy Thompson
* Barbara McDaniel
* Grace Potter as Rachel Puitt
* Lucy Hale as Sarah Puitt
* Chris Wood as Kaleb McDaniel
* Adelaide Kane as Shannon McDaniel
* K.J. Apa as Matt McDaniel
* Christa B. Allen as young Deborah Thompson
* Israel Broussard as young Mark McDaniel
* Shannon Purser as young Barbara McDaniel
* Alana Cavanaugh as Jordan McDaniel

### **Co-Starring**

* child Deborah McDaniel
* child Bonnie McDaniel
* child Mark McDaniel
* child Karen McDaniel
* child Joel McDaniel
* child Janelle McDaniel
* young Ann McDaniel
* child Billy Scott
* child Adina Thompson
* child Ryan Thompson
* teenage Adina Thompson
* teenage Ryan Thompson
* Braedon Thompson
* child Rebekah McDaniel
* child Kelly McDaniel
* Doctor
* Nicole
* Judge

## Production

NBC picked up the series for a pilot in November 2015, with Hilary Swank set to star. By December, Lea Thompson, Vincent D'Onofrio, and William Zabka had joined the pilot, before the cast was rounded out in January 2016 with David Wenham, Jennie Garth, Martha Plimpton, Ryan Eggold, and Mandy Moore. Several recurring guest stars were cast throughout February and March, before the series received an early series pickup on May 1.

## Reception

The pilot received positive reviews from critics, with the writing and performances especially praised.
Allen

***Allen*** is an American superhero television series based on the DC Comics character The Flash, specifically the Barry Allen version of the character. The series premiered on The CW on October 10, 2012. Dacre Montgomery stars as Barry Allen, the teenage protagonist who gains super-speed after an accident in his high school science lab.

## Cast and characters

The series began with a principal cast of seven: Dacre Montgomery, Elizabeth Lail, Jessica Henwick, Lucas Till, Dallas Roberts, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Cary Elwes. Out of these seven, only Montgomery and Elwes star in every season. Gosselaar was written out of the series halfway through the second season, while Roberts left at the end of that season, but again starred in seasons five and eight. Lail exited the series after four seasons, and Henwick was written out at the same time, before Till left the series when his contract expired after season six. Several new cast members joined the series throughout seasons two through eight, including

* Dacre Montgomery as Barry Allen/The Flash
* Elizabeth Lail as Iris West (seasons 1-4; guest seasons 5 and 8)
* Jessica Henwick as Linda Park (seasons 1-4)
* Lucas Till as Leo Snart/Captain Cold (seasons 1-6; recurring season 8)
* Dallas Roberts as "Edward Clariss"/Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash (seasons 1-2, 5, 8; guest seasons 5 and 8)
* Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Henry Allen
* Cary Elwes as Darryl Frye
* Wally West
* Hunter Zolomon
* Patty Spivot
* Tina McGee
* David Singh
Season Four (Justice League)

The **fourth season** of ABC's *Justice League* consisted of 22 episodes, airing from September 29, 2016 to May 7, 2017. The season consisted of three arcs, *Suicide Squad*, *Manhunter War*, and *Flashpoint*. The season received very positive reviews, and was universally considered an improvement on the third season. In particular, *Suicide Squad* was praised for its characterization and villain, *Manhunter War* was praised for its writing and visual effects, and *Flashpoint* was acclaimed for its plot, acting, and tone.

## Cast

### **Starring**

* Scott Speedman as Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Matt Bomer as Clark Kent/Superman
* Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
* Joe Keery as Barry Allen/The Flash
* Mehcad Brooks as John Stewart/Green Lantern
* Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
* Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl
* Joivan Wade as Victor Stone/Cyborg
* Zachary Levi as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
* Alison Brie as Carol Ferris/Star Sapphire
* Ciara Renee as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl
* Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
* Sophia Bush as Lois Lane
* Chace Crawford as Steve Trevor
* Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag

### **Guest Starring**

* Michael Jai White as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot
* Cristin Milioti as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
* Jai Courtney as Digger Harkness/Captain Boomerang
* Jay Hernandez as Chato Santana/El Diablo
* Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Waylon Jones/Killer Croc
* Rila Fukushima as Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana
* Manu Bennett as Slade Wilson/Deathstroke
* Cara Delevingne as June Moone/Enchantress
* Falk Hentschel as Carter Hall/Hawkman
* Barbara Gordon/Oracle
* Catar Hol
* Shayera
* Manhunter
* Manhunter

## Reception

### **Critcal response**

The season received very positive reviews upon release, and was universally considered an improvement upon the third season. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a 97% based on 36 reviews, and an average score of 8.73/10. On IGN, the season was awarded a 9.0/10 "Amazing" score.

### **Accolades**

At the 43rd Saturn Awards, the series won Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series, Best Actress on Television (for Gal Gadot), Best Guest Performance in a Television Series (for Cristin Milioti), and Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (for Joe Keery). The series also received nominations for Best Actor on Television (for Scott Speedman and Matt Bomer), Best Supporting Actor on Television (Jason Momoa), Best Supporting Actress on Television (Melissa Benoist and Sophia Bush), and Best Guest Performance in a Television Series for Michael Jai White.
The Family Man

***The Family Man*** is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 30, 2014 to May 5, 2020. The series centers around Dave Andrews, his family, and workplace. The series barely survived its first season, after being placed behind the low-rated *Selfie*. However, after placed in the 8:00 timeslot for the second half of the season, ratings increased, and throughout its run it quickly became a staple for ABC comedy, before concluding its six season run.

## Cast

* Dave Andrews
* Connie Andrews
* Kyla Andrews
* Sean Andrews
* Liv Andrews
* Marcus Devoux
* Jacob Reiner
* Shannon Foster
* Eliza Andrews
* Dan Andrews
The Mutants (TV series)

***The Mutants*** is an American superhero drama television series that premiered on February 9, 2010, and aired six seasons before concluding on 2015. The series followed different individuals who suddenly gain strange abilities, calling themselves "mutants". The first season primarily focused on the introduction of several mutants, and the divide that seperates them. Later seasons follow the heroes and villains facing more and more threats. The series adapts several comic book storylines, including *Gifted*, *God Loves, Man Kills*, *Days of Future Past*, *The Dark Pheonix Saga*, and *Age of Apocalypse*.

## Cast and characters

* Bryan Cranston as Professor Charles Xavier; a telepathic scientists researching mutants.
* as Erik Lensherr/Magneto; a mutant with the ability to control magnetic fields.
* as Raven Darkholme/Mystique; a shapeshifting mutant with shifting allegiances.
* as Ororo Munroe/Storm; Raven's first ally who can manipulate the weather.
* as Scott Summers/Cyclops; a college jock who can shoot lasers out of his eyes.
* as Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix; Xavier's first student who has telepathy and telekenesis.
* as Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat; a high school cheerleader with intangibility.
* as Bobby Drake/Iceman; a teenage social outcast with cryokinesis.
* as Hank McCoy/Beast; a scientist and Xavier's friend, who has ape-like abilities.
The Returned

***The Returned*** is an American sci-fi mystery drama that aired on ABC for five seasons and 52 episodes. *The Returned* was originally conceived as an eight-episode miniseries, but after its huge critical and ratings success, ABC convinced the creators to do four more seasons, though with shortened orders.

## Plot

The series revolves around the mysterious return of David Hall, a twelve-year-old boy who went missing in 1993, and returned the same age, but with no memory of the time in between, twenty years later.

## Cast

* Natalie Zea as Olivia Hall
* Josh Duhamel as Jack Brown
* David Mazouz as David Hall
* Milo Ventimiglia as Nicky Hall
* Allison Williams as Kylie Hall
* Jason Ritter as Tim McAllister
* Shantel VanSanten as Bridget Hall
* Kim Basinger as Vicki Hall
* J.K. Simmons as Carl Stern

## Production

The concept was initially conceived in November 2012 and was pitched to ABC, NBC, and Fox, though none of them picked it up to pilot. The creators then went to Netflix, though they as well turned it down. However, nearly a year later in September 2013, ABC ordered it as an eight-episode miniseries, with the potential to continue on if successful. A month later, Natalie Zea and Josh Duhamel were cast as the leads, and David Mazouz was later cast in November, along with Milo Ventimiglia and Jason Ritter a few days later. Allison Williams and Shantel VanSanten were cast on December 7, and Kim Basinger and J.K. Simmons rounded out the cast on December 13. Filming began on January 2, 2014 and continued until March 8, 2014, the day before the premiere. A second season was ordered on April 1, after only four episodes, with most of the cast to return.

## Reception

### **Accolades**

The first season saw award nominations in nearly every award ceremony it was eligible for. At the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, *The Returned* was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Josh Duhamel, Outstanding Lead Actress for Natalie Zea, Outstanding Supporting Actor for David Mazouz and J.K. Simmons, and Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing for "Pilot". The series won Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress, and Outstanding Directing.
Terror (TV series)

***Terror*** is an American anthology series about terrorist attacks and other disasters throughout history. The series premiered as *Terror: 9/11* on Netflix on November 22, 2017 and released another season, entitled *Terror: St. Helens*, on December 7, 2018. The third season, *Terror: Birmingham* will be released on February 14, 2020. Another season, focusing on Pearl Harbor, is in development.

## Premise

The anthology focuses on a different tragedy each season. The first showcases the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It provides the perspectives of a newscaster, firefighter, housewife and mother, and a victim trapped inside, among several others. The second season shows the disaster and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while the upcoming third will depict the civil rights movement, specifically the bombing of a church in Birmingham. Additionally, a season focusing on the Pearl Harbor attacks will be released in 2021.

## Cast

The series retains mostly the same cast each season, though different characters are portrayed each time.

### *Terror: 9/11*

* Robbie Amell as
* O.T. Fagbenle as
* Julia Garcia as
* Nolan Gould as
* Oscar Isaac as
* Minka Kelly as
* Elizabeth Lail as
* Ewan McGregor as
* Mya-Lecia Naylor as
* Pedro Pascal as
* Sam Rockwell as George W. Bush
* Rodrigo Santoro as
* Jurnee Smollett-Bell as
* Luke Wilson as
* Mary Elizabeth Winstead as
Part of Life

***Part of Life*** is an American family drama television series that premiered on NBC on October 3, 2016. The series is set to conclude on May 19, 2022 after six seasons. Featuring an ensemble cast, the series follows multiple generations of the Anderson family. The initial starring cast included Corey Stoll, Linda Cardellini, Elizabeth Olsen, Floriana Lima, Jessica Lucas, Kyle Gallner, and Zachary Levi.

## Cast and characters

* Corey Stoll as Matt Anderson; Kate's husband, Connie's older son, and Isaac's brother.
* Linda Cardellini as Kate Anderson; Matt's wife, a stay-at-home mother.
* Elizabeth Olsen as Connie Anderson-Sampson; Matt and Isaac's mother, married to Dillon, and then Dave.
* Floriana Lima as Vanessa Morales; Isaac's ex-wife and the mother of his child.
* Jessica Lucas as Lizzy Miller-Sampson; Isaac's second wife, a nursing assistant.
* Kyle Gallner as Dillon Sampson; Connie's first husband, Matt and Isaac's father.
* Zachary Levi as Isaac Sampson; Connie's younger son, married to Lizzy.
* Debbie Nash; Connie's sister, married to Isaiah. (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Spencer Anderson (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Jake Anderson (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Luke Anderson (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Olivia Anderson (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Samantha Sampson (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
* Dave Parish; Connie's second husband, whose first wife died. (seasons 2-6; recurring season 1)
Young Avengers

***Young Avengers*** is an American superhero television series that premiered on Fox on March 5, 2019. The series was renewed for a third season on March 8, 2020, which premiered on January 18, 2021. The series focuses on a younger generation of superheroes formed after the disappearance of the Avengers. *Young Avengers* utilizes an ensemble cast, with the initial eight principal cast members being Nick Robinson, Austin North, Kathryn Newton, Noah Gray-Cabey, Austin Abrams, Cobie Smulders, Paul Bettany, and Hailee Steinfeld. The series has been universally acclaimed by critics, and was nominated for two Golden Globes in 2020, one for Best Television Series - Drama, and the other for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series - Drama, for Steinfeld.

## Plot

Years after the Avengers have disappeared from the public eye, the last hero standing, Vision, works with Director Maria Hill of S.H.I.E.L.D. to form a new team of younger heroes to protect Earth when a new threat is revealed.

## Cast

* Nick Robinson as Billy Kaplan/Wiccan
* Austin North as Teddy Altman/Hulkling
* Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang/Stature
* Noah Gray-Cabey as Eli Bradley/Patriot
* Austin Abrams as Tommy Shepherd/Speed
* Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
* Paul Bettany as Vision
* Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop/Hawkeye
S.H.I.E.L.D.

***S.H.I.E.L.D.*** is an American action superhero drama television series that is based on characters from Marvel Comics, primarily members of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agency. The series serves as a prequel to the *Avengers* comics, exploring the origins of characters including Iron Man, Hulk, and Ant-Man. The series premiered on ABC on October 11, 2011 and aired for six seasons, before concluding in 2017.

## Cast

* Laurence Fishburne as Nick Fury
* Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
* Josh Segarra as Tony Stark
* Evan Rachel Wood as Pepper Potts
* Matthew Gray Gubler as Bruce Banner
* Mike Vogel as Clint Barton
* Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse
* Eion Bailey as Samuel Sterns
* David Tennant as Hank Pym
* Morena Baccarin as Janet van Dyne
* Ray Romano as Vincent Fortunato
* Andy Garcia as Jack Carter
Management

***Management*** is an American comedy television series that premiered on September 22, 2010 on ABC. The series ran for seven seasons, concluding in 2017. *Management* follows the Swatt family, the wealthy owners of a hotel franchise who are left with only their very first hotel and small sum of money after the Swatt patriarch dies and leaves all his wealth to his mistress. To make matters worse, his mistress buys out the final hotel and becomes their boss. The series was acclaimed and gained a strong fan base, allowing the series to enjoy high ratings throughout its entire run along with a series of accolades.

## Cast

* Mary Steenburgen as Gale Swatt; Edward's wife of forty years who is blindsided by his death and betrayal.
* Jason Biggs as Mark Swatt; Edward and Gale's oldest son, Chelsea's husband and Violet and Alex's father.
* Sarah Chalke as Kelsey Swatt; Edward and Gale's oldest daughter, the divorced single mother of Marcy and Boyd.
* David Walton as Eddie Swatt; Edward and Gale's younger son, their favorite, who is the single father of Kyle.
* Andrea Swatt-Buckley; Edward and Gale's youngest, Greg's hard working wife and Allie's mother.
* Carmen Sanchez; Edward's mistress who takes over his successful hotel franchise.
* Chelsea Swatt; Mark's wife and Violet and Alex's mother.
* Greg Buckley; Andrea's husband and Allie's father.
* Marcy Carter; Kelsey's teenage daughter who despises her family.
* Boyd Carter; Kelsey's teenage son who is trying to make the best of their situation.
* Violet Swatt; Mark and Chelsea's teenage daughter who tries to befriend Marcy.
* Alex Swatt; Mark and Chelsea's preteen son who is socially awkward without realizing.
* Diego Sanchez; Carmen and Edward's illegitimate son who is Mark, Kelsey, Eddie, and Andrea's half-brother.
* Allie Buckley; Andrea and Greg's young daughter.
* Kyle Harmon; Eddie's young son who he has just found out about.
Generation (TV series)

***Generation*** is an American family drama television series that focuses on a large, multi-generational group of friends and family, exploring the culture of baby boomers, Generation X, milennials, and Generation Z. The series premiered on October 14, 2014 on NBC and concluded after seven seasons on March 25, 2021. The series has received acclaim from critics and has been nominated for numerous Primetime Emmy Awards, including four for Outstanding Drama Series.

## Cast

* Linda Cardellini as Lillian Jones
* Colman Domingo as Devon Jones
* Justin Hartley as Isaac Marsh
* Elizabeth Lail as Angie Carlton
* Caity Lotz as Jessie Smith
* Josh Lucas as Carter Carlton
* Elizabeth Mitchell as Shauna Carlton
* Annette O'Toole as Janet Marsh
* Brandon Routh as Justin Carlton
* William Sadler as Nicholas Smith
* Katey Sagal as Edie Carlton
* Mary Steenburgen as Marianne Smith
* Corey Stoll as Steven Smith
* David Strathairn as Joe Carlton
* Richard Thomas as Dave Marsh
* Katheryn Winnick as Rose Smith
* Hudson Yang as Maxwell Smith
1962

**1962** is an American period drama television series. The series premiered on October 8, 2015. The first season concluded on May 12, 2016. A second season was announced on May 10, 2016 which premiered on September 29. The season concluded on May 11, 2017, with a third season announced on May 9. The third season premiered on September 28, 2017 and concluded on May 10, 2018. The series was renewed for a fourth season on May 12.

## Premise

Set in 1962, William Hartley, a black man, moves to New York City, where he meets Elizabeth Patrick, a woman who aspires to be something more than what a woman can do. The two become friends with the gay Andrew Murphy and lesbian Sarah Hunter. The second half of the first season was set in 1963.

A second season set in 1973 involves William coming home from fighting in the Vietnam War. He reunites with his wife Elizabeth, Sarah, Isaac, and Jack, along with his four-year-old son, Alex, who he had no idea about. However, William struggles to get back into his former life, now that things have changed so much.

In the third season set in 1983, William and Elizabeth deal with their now high-schooler Alex, while also being divorced. Isaac is retiring from the police force, while Jennifer is dying from old age. Meanwhile, Alex is bullied at school and resorts to violence.

## Cast

* Daniel Kaluuya as William Hartley; an African-American man who moves to New York City.
* Stefanie Martini as Elizabeth Patrick; an American woman living in New York City.
* Julian Morris as Andrew Murphy; a gay white man pretending to be married to Sarah. He is dating Jack. (season 1)
* Hayley Atwell as Sarah Hunter; a lesbian white woman pretending to be married to Andrew. (seasons 1-2)
* Aldis Hodge as Paul Patrick; Elizabeth's adopted African-American brother. (season 1)
* Luke Kirby as Isaac Xavier; a police officer trying to end the laws against black people.
* Scott Michael Foster as Jack Quinn; Andrew's boyfriend who is open about his sexuality. (seasons 1-2)
* Brenda Strong as Jennifer Patrick; Elizabeth and Paul's supportive mother.
* Carl Weathers as Edward Hartley; William's father who thinks humanity cannot change. (season 1)
* Austin Stowell as Benny Hart; a gay soldier who became friends with William. (seasons 2-3)
* Zachary Levi as George Langston; a divorced lawyer who has been getting close to Elizabath. (seasons 2-3)
* Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Olivia Partridge; an African-American woman friends with Sarah. (seasons 2-3)
* Caleb McLaughlin as Alex Hartley; William and Elizabeth's son. (season 3)
* Sebastian Stan as Daniel Simmons; a gay police officer friends with Isaac. (season 3)

## Reception

The first season received critical acclaim. The season currently holds a 95% based on 50 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a 90/100 on Metacritic based on 21 reviews, and a 9.1/10 on IGN.

The second season also received great reviews. It holds an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 42 reviews, a 79/100 based on 13 reviews on Metacritic, and a 8.5/10 on IGN.

The third season received mixed reviews. It currently has a 48% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 31 reviews, a 55/100 based on 25 reviews on Metacritic, and a 6/10 on IGN.
Season 1 (United We Fall)

The **first season** of the Fox television drama *United We Fall* premiered on January 7, 2015 and concluded after twelve episodes on March 18, 2015. The season averaged 10.90 million U.S. viewers, making it the thirty-seventh most watched program of the 2014-15 season.

## Premise

Michael and Tiffany Blake are the millionaire couple running Blake Enterprises, a wildly successful technology company. Their daughter, Ellie, is attending Stanford University, and their son, Nick, is preparing for his first Super Bowl as a football player. However, when several of Michael's past secrets are discovered by the media, including cheating on college exams, several affairs, one of which could have led to a child, bribing to get his daughter into Stanford and his son to be drafted into the NFL, and covering up two deaths from decades ago. Meanwhile, Tiffany's sister is running Charles Studios, their father's company, with her "perfect" husband, Daniel, and "perfect" kids, Lily and Colin. However, with the revelations of Blake's past, everyone's lives are turned upside down.

## Cast

### Starring

* Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Michael Blake
* Melora Hardin as Tiffany Blake
* Marisa Tomei as Shannon Carlson
* Rob Lowe as Daniel Carlson
* Grace Victoria Cox as Ellie Blake
* Ansel Elgort as Nick Blake
* Olivia Holt as Lily Carlson
* Noah Centineo as Colin Carlson
* John Cho as Ryan Harmon
* Andy Garcia as Truman Gonzalez
* Ryan O'Neal as Mark Charles

### Guest Starring

* Allison Miller as young Tiffany Blake
* Corey Sevier as young Daniel Carlson

## Reception

### **Critical reception**

On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a 72% based on 76 reviews, 55 of which were positive. On Metacritic, the season has a 55/100 based on 43 reviews. On IGN, the season has a 7.0/10 "Good" score.
Our Country

***Our Country*** is an American survival drama television series. It premiered on June 29, 2014 and follows the survivors of a seaside town near Los Angeles who become split off from the rest of the United States after a massive earthquake.

## Cast

* Julia Campbell; a police officer who tries to maintain peace in Westlake.
* Chris Hill; Joan's husband and Sean and Kylie's father, a property manager.
* Sandra Hill; Chris's wife and Sean and Kylie's mother, a registered nurse and paramedic.
* Ricardo Montez; the leader of a local gang who tries to take over.
* Scott Bentley; a district attorney and Luke's partner.
* Carla Terris; Stevie's diabetic single mother.
* Luke Andersen; an aspiring actor and Scott's partner.
* Sean Hill; Chris and Sandra's sixteen-year-old son.
* Stevie Terris; Carla's sixteen-year-old daughter.
* Kylie Hill; Chris and Sandra's ten-year-old daughter.
* Rob Browning; a councilman who attempts a coup.
* George Carlton; the mayor of Westlake.
Teen Spirit (season 1)

The **first season** of the NBC teen drama *Teen Spirit* premiered on September 20, 2016 and aired for twenty-two episodes, concluding on May 16, 2017. The series premiered in the Tuesday 10:00 pm timeslot, leading out of *The Voice*. After two episodes, the series was moved up to 9:00 on the same night, where it stayed for the rest of the season. While doing modest in viewership, the series was a megahit in the 18-49 demographic, becoming the twelfth highest-rated program of the season and the number two new series. The season was nominated for three Primetime Emmys, and won Milo Ventimiglia the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

## Cast and characters

* Ansel Elgort as Sean Nielsen
* Maya Hawke as Josie Hutch
* Timothée Heaton as Colton McCallister
* Katherine Langford as Katherine Martin
* Madison McLaughlin as Marion Partridge
* Katherine McNamara as Ellie Owens
* Daniela Melchior as Sara Hernandez
* Cameron Monaghan as Danny Jones
* Tyler Posey as Dylan Grant
* Zendaya as Annelise Carson
* Tricia Helfer as Sharon Owens
* Milo Ventimiglia as Ryan Carson
Life After Death (season 1)

The **first season** of the NBC drama series *Life After Death* premiered on January 21, 2013 and concluded after thirteen episodes on April 29.

## Plot

After their father dies, Amanda, Danny, and Ryan mourn in different ways. Amanda, closest to their father, is devastated and must quit her job, straining her relationship with her husband Evan. Danny is grieving but always thought Andrew favored Amanda, causing conflicting feelings, while Ryan has not spoken to Andrew in years, following his parents divorce when he was fifteen, leaving him with his mother, Elizabeth, causing him to be closest to her. Ryan is an alcoholic and a drug addict and is living in Sacramento, where Elizabeth also lives now. He is dating a nurse, Kyla, and is constantly getting into fights. After Andrew dies, Elizabeth and Ryan return to their hometown of Portland, Oregon, and reunite with Amanda and Danny. They decide to move back there, and Kyla follows. Andrew's second wife Maureen and teenage son Jacob become part of the family's lives after they sell their house and move closer to them.

Throughout the season, Amanda and Evan's fighting gets worse, leading to them almost splitting up, before Amanda talks to Ryan and realizes how he felt after their parents got divorced, and returns to Evan, intent on fixing their relationship. Their daughter Taylor's stress over their situation manifests itself as a rebellious stage, and she gets her first boyfriend, which leads to disaster. Danny begins attending therapy to work out his feelings, while his wife Carly is at home with their kids Nick and Jo. Ryan tries to get sober with Elizabeth and Kyla's support, but he eventually relapses, which causes Kyla to return to Sacramento without him. Elizabeth convinces him to go to rehab after he overdoses. Maureen is forced to downsize without Andrew's money, due to him giving nearly all of it to his kids. Jacob struggles to connect to his much older siblings, but he manages to befriends Taylor.

## Cast

* Jennifer Garner as Amanda Newman
* Scott Speedman as Danny Lloyd
* Justin Hartley as Ryan Lloyd
* Bobby Cannavale as Evan Newman
* Marsha Thompson as Carly Lloyd
* Inbar Lavi as Kyla Burton
* Jake T. Austin as Jacob Lloyd
* Katherine Langford as Taylor Newman
* Nolan Gould as Shawn Newman
* Rowan Blanchard as Liv Newman
* Armani Jackson as Nick Lloyd
* Elizabeth Peña as Maureen Lloyd
* Susan Sarandon as Elizabeth Lloyd
Kids in America (TV series)

***Kids in America*** is an American period drama set in the 1980s that aired from March 30, 2005 to 2010. The series, set in Orange County from 1985 to 1989, premiered on ABC on March 30, 2005 and aired for five seasons, before being abruptly canceled. However, NBC picked up the series for an additional sixth season that aired during the summer of 2010, before it was canceled again. The series garnered strong critical acclaim though and had an initial strong audience, peaking in its third season, before declines in ratings led to its cancellation(s).

## Premise

Set in the 1980s, *Kids in America* examines a suburban family, with eleven-year-old Matthew "Matt" Henderson at center focus. His family, including his mother Cheryl and father Stan, along with his older brother and sister, sixteen-year-old twins Ray and Jackie, and his younger sister, eight-year-old Valerie.

## Cast

* Gillian Anderson as Cheryl Henderson
* Dermot Mulroney as Stan Henderson
* Logan Lerman as Matthew "Matt" Henderson
* Shia LaBeouf as Raymond "Ray" Henderson
* Mae Whitman as Jacqueline "Jackie" Henderson
* Abigail Breslin as Valerie Henderson
* Angus T. Jones as Ben Reiner
The Crusaders

***The Crusaders*** is a television series that aired on ABC from March 3, 2013 to 2017/18.

## Premise

Eighteen infants from across time are brought to 1982, where they are raised by the mysterious Mr. Black and Mrs. White. However, due to the nature of their arrival, some of them look much younger than thirty and others look much older. But when Mr. Black is killed and Mrs. White goes missing, several of the siblings must reunite to find their parents.

## Cast

* Michael Socha as Ryan Jensen; Lila's closest sibling, who has just gotten married.
* Naveen Andrews as Jamal Newman; a sociopath who has no feelings for his siblings.
* John Schneider as Carlson Long; the "eldest" sibling who would always look out for the younger ones.
* Morena Baccarin as Lila Carter; the "den mother" of the siblings growing up who suffered a personal tragedy five years before.
* Danielle Nicolet as Aisha Robinson; a successful lawyer who always felt like an outcast.
* Jamie Chung as Claire Wang; Mr. Black's favorite who cared for her adoptive parents until his death and her disappearance.
* Natalie Martinez as Lili Sanchez; an undercover cop who hated her adoptive parents.
* Falk Hentschel as Tim Gordon; one of the siblings who reconnects with Lila.
Epilogue (Piece by Piece)

**"Epilogue"** is the fifteenth and sixteenth episodes and season finale of the sixth season of *Piece by Piece*. It is also the ninety-sixth episode and series finale of the series overall. The episode aired together as a two-hour special on April 9, 2017, preceded by a one-hour retrospective of the series. The finale received critical acclaim from critics, with praise toward the satisfying conclusion, the return of several characters, and the subtlety. Some declared it among the best series finales of all time.

## Plot

### **Part One**

Upon learning Katherine McCallister only has a couple days left to live, the McCallister-Evans-Turner family puts together a makeshift backyard wedding for Taylor and Caleb.

## Cast

### Starring

* Patrick Dempsey as Mark McCallister
* Julie Bowen as Kate McCallister
* Linda Cardellini as Anna Evans
* Tom Everett Scott as Chris Turner
* Tracee Ellis Ross as Julie Turner
* Matthew Rhys as Greg McCallister
* Minka Kelly as Kayla Foster
* Emma Dumont as Taylor McCallister
* Colin Ford as Jake McCallister
* Nolan Gould as Shawn McCallister
* Lizzy Greene as Liv McCallister
* Maya Hawke as Aubrey McCallister
* Emjay Anthony as Tyler Durban
* Lorenzo James Henrie as Brady Turner
* Chloe Bennet as Emily Hale
* David Mazouz as Kyle Turner
* Amandla Stenberg as Sasha Williams
* Katey Sagal as Katherine McCallister

### Special Guest Cast

* Alexa Rose Steele as Lyla Turner
* Mark Harmon as Dave McCallister
* Joshua Jackson as Isaac Durban

## Reception

### **Ratings**

The two-hour series finale was watched by 7.23 million U.S. viewers the night of April 9, 2017. The episode received a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic, an increase of 31% in viewership and 33% in the demo week-to-week. The episode also went to two-year highs in both metrics. The one-hour retrospective before the episode was watched by 6.09 million and garnered a 1.7 in the demographic. The finale led ABC to win the night in the 18-49 demo, averaging a 1.8, even besting CBS, which was boosted by The Masters tournament. For the week of April 3-9, 2017, the finale itself was the third highest-rated and eighteenth most-watched program, and the retrospective was tied for the eighth highest-rated. After seven days of delayed viewing, an extra 3.49 million viewers and a 1.1 rating were added in, totaling to 10.72 million viewers and a 3.5 in the demo.
And They Lived...

***And They Lived...*** is an American fantasy drama television series that is set in the modern world, centuries after the time of magic and fairytales. However, twins Adrian and Elena discover they are just a pair of many "descendants", sharing blood with magical creatures, who mated with normal humans. This sends the twins on a journey to discover their heritage and save the world. The series ran for four seasons on ABC, from January 23, 2017 to 2020. The fourth season was announced as the final season on May 10, 2019.