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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chicago P.D. Shocker: Toya Turner Not Returning for Season 13 as Kiana Cook
The revolving door that is #OneChicago continues to spin: Toya Turner will not return to Chicago P.D. for the NBC crime procedural's upcoming 13th season, our sister site Deadline reports. 'I'm grateful for the time I had bringing Kiana to life,' Turner says in a brief statement. 'Thank you to everyone who welcomed me so warmly.' More from TVLine #OneChicago: Find Out Which Stars Are Set to Return This Fall - Plus, Fire, Med and P.D. Episode Counts Revealed Chicago Fire EP Warns CFD Layoffs Will Cause 'A Lot of Turnover' Next Season: 'Everything's Going to Get Shaken Up' Chicago Med Is Plotting the Return of Original Cast Member(s) Next Season, EP Reveals - Who Should Come Back? A specific reason for Turner's departure is not yet known. Deadline reports that casting is currently underway for a new female series regular to play a 'loose cannon' ATF Task Force officer with a military background. TVLine broke the news of Turner's original casting at the top of Season 12, with showrunner Gwen Sigan describing Kiana as a 'very cool' and 'very different' addition to the show. 'She's been on the force for a few years, so we get to see that she knows her way around,' Sigan said. 'She knows what she's doing.' (Indeed, both the character and actress knew what they were doing; Turner was named a TVLine Performer of the Week in January 2025.) Just 10 days ago, Turner was sharing on Instagram the self-tape audition that brought her back to her hometown of Chicago. 'I had no idea this audition would be the one to bring me home. But it was,' she wrote. 'This self-tape made me a series regular on Chicago P.D. 'Keep going, actors,' she added, 'the right one really can change your whole life.' Not long before that, she posted a series of behind-the-scenes P.D. photos, saying, 'Having #ChicagoPD withdrawals idk about y'all.' TVLine has reached out to NBC for confirmation. Will you miss seeing Turner on Chicago P.D.? Drop a comment with your thoughts on this shocking departure below. #OneChicago Cast Exits, Ranked View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
#OneChicago: Find Out Which Stars Are Set to Return This Fall — Plus, Fire, Med and P.D. Episode Counts Revealed
#OneChicago's finest aren't going anywhere. Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney, Miranda Rae Mayo and Dermot Mulroney have all inked deals to return for Season 14 of the flagship firefighter drama; Chicago P.D.'s Jason Beghe has re-upped for Season 13 of the police procedural; and Chicago Med's S. Epatha Merkerson and Oliver Platt will scrub back in for Season 11 of the medical offshoot. More from TVLine Chicago Med Is Plotting the Return of Original Cast Member(s) Next Season, EP Reveals — Who Should Come Back? Chicago Fire EP Warns CFD Layoffs Will Cause 'A Lot of Turnover' Next Season: 'Everything's Going to Get Shaken Up' Fire Country Season 4: It's a 'Mystery' How Gabriela Will Be Written Out, Say Co-Stars - WATCH What's more, our sister site Deadline reports that all three Dick Wolf shows will produce 21 episodes next season — each down one episode from their 2024-25 season orders. As an additional cost-cutting measure, most (if not all) cast members will sit out a couple of those 21 episodes. All three #OneChicago finales, which aired May 21, earned a TVLine reader grade of 'B+.' Meanwhile, Chicago Med Season 10 earned an 'A,' and Chicago Fire Season 13 and Chicago P.D. Season 12 each averaged an 'A-.' Heading into the fall, Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman told TVLine to expect CFD layoffs in Season 14, while Chicago Med showrunner Allen MacDonald is plotting the returns of several original cast members in Season 11. Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. will stay put on Wednesdays, from 8-11 pm, this fall. Premiere dates have not yet been announced, but you can find NBC's 2025-26 primetime schedule here. Are you relieved to learn that all six #OneChicago leads will return to their respective shows next season? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. #OneChicago Weddings, Ranked View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Chicago Fire Adds On Call's Brandon Larracuente, Shane Gillis to Host ESPYS and More
Chicago Fire's newest recruit is no stranger to the Dick Wolf Universe. Fresh off Wolf's one-and-done Prime Video procedural On Call, Brandon Larracuente has joined the cast of the NBC firefighter drama as a series regular for Season 14, Variety reports. Character details are being kept under wraps. More from TVLine Chicago Fire EP Warns CFD Layoffs Will Cause 'A Lot of Turnover' Next Season: 'Everything's Going to Get Shaken Up' #OneChicago: Find Out Which Stars Are Set to Return This Fall — Plus, Fire, Med and P.D. Episode Counts Revealed Countdown Premiere Reveals 2 Heroes Are Ticking Clocks, as Well - 'I Want You on the Edge of Your Seat,' Says EP The addition of Larracuente follows the departures of series vets Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) and Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter), who are not returning as series regulars this fall. In addition to his role as On Call officer Alex Diaz, Larracuente's previous credits include Dr. Danny Perez on ABC's The Good Doctor and Emilio Acosta on Freeform's short-lived Party of Five reboot. In other recent casting news… * Shane Gillis (Tires) has been tapped to host the 2025 ESPYS, airing live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16 at 8/7c on ABC and ESPN+. * Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface) and Richard Madden (Bodyguard) will headline Netflix's Trinity, an eight-episode, high-stakes thriller in which the female second-in-command of a nuclear submarine realizes that the Secretary of Defense may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy. * Prime Video's Bloodaxe — an historical epic created by Michael and Horatio Hirst (Vikings) chronicling the rise of one of history's most famous Norse raiders — has cast Xavier Molyneux (Neighbours) as Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen (Bridgerton) as his formidable wife, Gunnhild (aka the 'Mother of Kings'). Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Amazon Prime adds 'wildly entertaining' and action-packed crime thriller
There's something inherently satisfying when a team of ragtag individuals are put together for a high-stakes mission. Whether it's Brad Pitt and George Clooney assembling a new group in Ocean's Eleven, or Tom Cruise setting up his next daring stunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise, teamwork does indeed make the dream work. And when it comes to Amazon Prime Video's latest series, Countdown, it is certainly no exception to that rule. Created by Derek Haas, who is known for shows such as One Chicago and FBI: International, viewers are hailing it as a 'wildly entertaining' ride. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security agent, Nathan Blythe (Euphoria star Eric Dane) puts together a task force of agents from various agencies who are each known for their unconventional methods. The team includes Mark Meachum (The Boys star Jensen Ackles), Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho), Keyonte Bell (Elliot Knight), Evan Shepherd (Violett Beane), and Lucas Finau (Uli Latukefu). Each of them works to track down the murderer; however, the search starts to reveal a much darker conspiracy that could endanger the lives of Americans. Described by Collider as 'wildly entertaining', the 13-part series has received some mixed reviews after the opening three episodes dropped on the streaming service. Writing on Rotten Tomatoes, viewer Natalia G said: 'Really enjoyed the first three episodes. Full of action and thrill. All of the actors are doing an amazing job. The Wheel of Time The Boys The Bondsman Invincible Fallout Condor 'The characters already seem to be well flashed out and I quickly became invested in their stories and what they are going through. Jensen Ackles as a lead is doing an amazing job. 'Mark Meachum is a complex character that really is going through some dark stuff in his personal life. And Ackles portrayed that struggle beautifully. Can't wait to see what's next!' Jade M added: 'Loved it. Kept me on the edge of my seat! Am invested in the team, I need to know about them and I already care. Jensen Ackles was so very good but I was expecting him to be. The others were also very good.' However, TV criticNick Schager from The Daily Beast wrote: 'Clunky, simplistic, unbelievable, and inert, it's a show that manages the impressive feat of being generic in absolutely every respect.' Ross McIndoe from Slant Magazine also argued: 'The series feels like a cop show from an older, more conservative era of television.' This comes as viewers are also rushing to binge an 'excellent' crime drama on Amazon Prime Video that offers a new perspective on a comic book classic. Created by Bruno Heller, Gotham follows James 'Jim' Gordon's early days at the Gotham City Police Department. Based during the period after the death of Bruce Wayne's parents, the series has received high praise from fans. Writing on IMDb, where it currently has a 7.8 rating, hgdybecker described it as a 'different take on the Batman universe – but a very good one'. Earlier this month, Countdown star Dane broke his silence after receiving a heartbreaking ALS diagnosis in April. More Trending Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often referred to as one of the most cruel diseases a human can face, and is a progressive neurological disease that is almost always fatal. Speaking with Good Morning America's Diane Sawyer, the former Grey's Anatomy star defiantly vowed 'I don't feel like this is the end of me'. 'I wake up every day and I'm immediately reminded that this is happening,' he said. View More » 'I don't think this is the end of my story. I don't feel like this is the end of me.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: TV star lands huge new role after beloved Amazon Prime series is axed MORE: Clarkson's Farm sparks shock upset after beating The Traitors for major award MORE: Netflix's controversial new thriller watched 2,400,000 times gets second season
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I've already watched the first three episodes of Prime Video's new action series — and it's no thrill ride
Prime Video's latest original series is "Countdown," an explosive, race-against-time action thriller from "One Chicago" creator Derek Haas and star Jensen Ackles. Viewing the "Countdown" trailer, I was pretty amped. While I'm not hugely familiar with Haas' previous series, I'm always game for a dose of adrenaline, and "Countdown" looked like it'd deliver some thrills. Ahead of the show's three-episode premiere today (June 25), I had the chance to check out the initial drop ... and I've got bad news. I'd hoped that "Countdown" would be a fun, high-octane summer treat on the Amazon streaming service, but after watching these first three episodes, I can't say I'm eager to sit through any more "Countdown" — here's why. The big problem here, simply put, is that "Countdown" is so generic that I quickly found it was washing over me. And given there are 10 more episodes left, well, that's worrying. The series revolves around Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles), an LAPD detective who is recruited to a secret task force after a Department of Homeland Security officer is murdered in broad daylight. Together with other undercover agents from other branches of law enforcement, Meachum starts to search for the killer. Soon, the task force uncovers a far more sinister plot that leads to a race against time to save the city. As a set-up, that sure sounds like a recipe for a thrilling ride, right? Well, that's not how I feel three episodes in. It's not like "Countdown" is slow-moving, per se; the series opens with a frenetic chase, and there's action and plot reveal woven in pretty regularly to keep things moving along. It's just that what's here isn't fun to watch, and despite that set-up, the story just feels so inert. There's mention of incredibly high stakes (our heroes are trying to prevent a "Chernobyl-level event" from happening in Los Angeles) and that grand terror plot to foil, but the show can't match those stakes. A lot of time is spent watching middling chatter, or cliche storybeats, or exposition dumps. The characters, so far, feel pretty one-note, and even some of the action looks and feels pretty clunky. Despite the ticking-clock premise, it's anything but edge-of-your-seat stuff. Each of these opening episodes ends with a big crescendo moment that I'm sure was designed to have you itching to want to come back for more, but the reality is, "Countdown" is just another average-at-best police procedural that just sucks the fun out of proceedings. While I don't think "boring" is a productive criticism, that's ultimately the way I'd describe Prime Video's new show. And with my interest already wavering from the first three instalments, I can't really fathom what "Countdown" could do to change my mind on that front. Unless you're really going to get a kick out of some of the action sequences or love a gruff, cocksure Jensen Ackles turn, "Countdown" doesn't feel like it's worth the time investment. It's just sort of fine at best, and that's simply not good enough to have me ready to commit to returning week to week for the remaining episodes. Looks like I'm not alone on that front, either; early reviews show "Countdown" is proving divisive. At the time of writing, the show's currently sitting at a 50% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with others also criticizing the show's cliche feel. I'm not one to rag on a show unnecessarily, but honestly, when I was watching "Countdown," the only counting going on was from me, looking at the remaining runtime and wishing for the show to be over. I'm willing to be proven wrong, but the series didn't make a good first impression. And if reading this has put you off "Countdown" and you're now in dire need of some streaming inspiration right now, check out our guide to the best Prime Video shows for tons more suggestions that are more deserving of your time. "Countdown" episodes 1-3 are streaming now on Prime Video.
