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Paradise is a sci-fi political conspiracy thriller series created by Dan Fogelman. The Hulu series is set in an idyllic community housing some of the most important people in the world, and it follows Special Agent Xavier Collins after the President of the United States is murdered. Paradise stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, and James Marsden. So, if you loved the political intrigue, genre-blending plot, and compelling characters in Paradise, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Salvation is a sci-fi mystery thriller drama series created by Liz Kruger, Craig Shapiro, and Matt Wheeler. The CBS series follows a group of people as they discover that an asteroid will hit the Earth in six months and destroy the planet.

Science fiction is one of the most beloved and intriguing genres in film, literature, and television alike. The nature of sci-fi content often limits its portrayal in a visual medium. They typically include technology, scenarios, or futuristic concepts that would be impossible to display in a form other than the written word. Books have the unique ability to utilize the imagination of the reader and present stories that simply wouldn't work if presented on screen. With that being said, certain shows effectively turn their written source material into a thoughtful representation of the original story.

The most recent example of famous sci-fi literature-turned-television is Netflix's 3 Body Problem, which explores mind-blowing ideas across space and time. Given the show's popularity, Netflix is set to release a second season of the 3 Body Problem. Perhaps the most critically acclaimed sci-fi series of this nature is The Expanse, a thoughtful tale...

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Teacup is a sci-fi mystery horror thriller drama series created by Ian McCulloch. Based on the 1988 book Stinger by author Robert R. McCammon, the Peacock series is set on an isolated ranch in rural Georgia and it follows the Chenoweth family and their neighbors who are trapped in an invisible barrier while they fight against a mysterious threat that wants to kill them. Teacup stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Diany Rodriguez, Caleb Dolden, Émilie Bierre, Bill Heck, and Rob Morgan. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, sci-fi horror elements, and compelling characters in Teacup here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Mist is a sci-fi horror thriller drama series created by Christian Torpe. Based on the 1980 horror novel of...

Adapted from the 2015 novel by Katherine Center, Netflix’s “Happiness for Beginners” largely takes place in the wilderness, where different kinds of people are forced to bond while braving the elements as they hike the Appalachian Trail. Led by “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “The Office” alum Ellie Kemper, the gaggle of goofballs provides laughs of all kinds as well as some heartfelt moments.

Zealous camp guide Bennett (Ben Cook) keeps everything interesting, especially when he scolds Helen (Kemper) for her careless mistakes on the hike and praises Jake (Luke Grimes) for all of his perfect moves in setting up and taking down camp. Nico Santos and Gus Birney even more humor to this romantic comedy story.

Here’s who plays who in “Happiness for Beginners”:

Helen (Ellie Kemper)

Ellie Kemper portrays Helen, who wants to start over after she divorces her husband. She experienced infidelity and a miscarriage during their marriage.

The premise of Vicky Wight’s Happiness for Beginners sounds like a promising invitation to indulge in an offbeat romantic comedy. It’s a Netflix offering with Hallmark Channel roots: A 30something woman embarks on a journey through the woods to recover from her divorce. What will she find on her sojourn? A renewed sense of hope? Confidence? Romance?

If we stick to the rules of the genre, our heroine Helen (Ellie Kemper) will have it all. Peace lies in the towering trees of upstate New York, where her wilderness survival course takes place. Hope looks like the bonds she makes with her fellow campers. Love takes the shape of a familiar face who helps her remember a past self. In exchange for our attention, we will be rewarded with a couple worth rooting for and learn some truths about life. We might even consider checking out Katherine Center’s novel,...

Luke Grimes as Jake and Ellie Kemper as Helen in ‘Happiness for Beginners’ (Photo by Barbara Nitke / Netflix)

Netflix has released the first official photos from the upcoming film adaptation of Katherine Center’s bestselling novel Happiness for Beginners. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘s Ellie Kemper and Yellowstone‘s Luke Grimes star in the comedy premiering on July 27, 2023.

Kemper and Grimes are joined by Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, and Benjamin Cook. Shayvawn Webster, Esteban Benito, and Julia Shiplett also star.

Describing her attraction to the project, Kemper told Netflix’s Tudum she believed it “was such a well-told story of one woman’s experience in getting to know herself better.” Kemper added, “I was immediately excited about the prospect of playing a woman whose outlook on life, when we first meet her, isn’t so sunny. I’ve played a lot of optimistic rubes, and Helen was neither.”

Vicky Wight adapted Center’s book and directs.

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Is a devil’s work never done? Has the Lucifer TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Lucifer, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

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Streaming on the Netflix subscription service, Lucifer stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Db Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Rachael Harris, Aimee Garcia, and Scarlett Estevez, with Dennis Haysbert and Alexander Koch recurring in season five. The supernatural procedural centers on Lucifer Morningstar (Ellis) who abandoned his throne, retired to Los Angeles, opened up a nightclub, and started helping LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (German) solve cases. In the fifth...

Fans of the Lucifer TV series are about to get more of "what they truly desire." Netflix has announced that season five of the supernatural drama series will resume on Friday, May 28th. Eight episodes were released in August with another eight installments to come next month.

Lucifer stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Db Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Rachael Harris, Aimee Garcia, and Scarlett Estevez, with Dennis Haysbert and Alexander Koch recurring in season five. The supernatural procedural centers on Lucifer Morningstar (Ellis) who abandoned his throne, retired to Los Angeles, opened up a nightclub, and started helping LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (German) solve cases. Read More…...

2020 is finally almost over and, like most people, I’m happy to see this hell year consigned into the history books. Of course, there’s no guarantee that 2021 is going to be much better, as despite a vaccine being developed, Covid-19 isn’t likely to go away anytime soon, there are several enormous divides in American society and we’re teetering on the brink of economic collapse. But hey, we might finally get to see Black Widow in theaters in May!

At least Netflix is kicking the year off with a bang, too. As is usual, there’s an avalanche of new titles hitting the service in January, including a bunch of bone-chilling movies and documentaries.

Top of the pile is 2003 Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr. and Penelope Cruz flick Gothika, which will be available from January 1st. Unjustly maligned on its original release, it’s since had a rehabilitation,...

"Black Bear" is the new restricted, comedic thriller, written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon, Paola Lázaro and Grantham Coleman, scheduled for release by Momentum Pictures December 4, 2020:

"...at a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quickly falls into a calculated game of desire, manipulation and jealousy, unaware of how dangerously convoluted their lives will soon become in the filmmaker's pursuit of a work of art..." 

Cast also includes Lindsay Burdge as 'Maude', Alexander Koch as 'Mike', Jennifer Kim as 'Nora', Shannon O'Neill as 'Simone' and Lou Gonzalez as 'Chris'. 

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"You don't think she knows what I'm up to?" Momentum Pictures has debuted an official trailer for an indie dark comedy + psychological thriller titled Black Bear, the latest from film from the mind of filmmaker Lawrence Michael Levine. This premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and has also been playing on the international festival circuit since then. A filmmaker at a creative impasse seeks solace from her tumultuous past at a rural retreat, only to find that the woods summon her inner demons in intense and surprising ways. Aubrey Plaza stars as the filmmaker, named Allison, pulling everyone "into a calculated game of desire, manipulation, and jealousy." Also with Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon, Alexander Koch, Paola Lázaro, Lindsay Burdge, and Jennifer Kim. This looks like a very intelligent, complex, even philosophical film that has much more going on within than it seems at first glance. Tricky stuff here.

Is Hell better than L.A. in the fifth season of the Lucifer TV show on Netflix? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Lucifer is cancelled or renewed for season six. Netflix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the fifth season episodes of Lucifer here.

A Netflix fantasy drama, Lucifer stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Db Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, Rachael Harris, Aimee Garcia, and Scarlett Estevez, with Dennis Haysbert and Alexander Koch recurring in season five. The supernatural procedural centers on Lucifer Morningstar (Ellis) who abandoned his throne, retired to Los Angeles, opened up a nightclub, and started helping LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (German) solve...

Vivian Girls surprised fans with a reunion in July; now the band follows the good news with their latest track, “Something to Do,” the second single off their comeback album, Memory.

The new song sees the Brooklyn-turned-l.A. rock trio meld classic surf-pop melodies with brackish, interjecting punk riffs. In their video, the Vivians Girls each race from the loneliest corners of Los Angeles, to jam in an abandoned skate park. Shot in 16mm film, their present-day scenes are spliced with flashbacks — romantic beach scenes starring the lead singer-guitarist, Cassie Ramone,...

Quick takes from the 25th Raindance Film Festival, with public screenings in London through October 1st, 2017.

In Another Life

British filmmaker Jason Wingard went to the Jungle, the refugee camp in Calais, intending to make a documentary about life there. But after befriending those living in squalor out of desperation, he decided to make a narrative based on their stories instead, shot in the Jungle and with some of them playing versions of themselves. The result is an astonishingly moving film that rehumanizes people who have been dehumanized in public discourse, putting faces to the still-ongoing refugee crisis and inescapably reminding us that those we’ve Othered are not very different from us. “In another life,” Syrian refugee Adnan (French actor Elie Haddad) tells us in the touching narration through which we follow his journey, “I was a teacher.” His new friends in the Jungle are other middle-class people from such far-flung places as Sudan,...

Acerbic isn’t a strong enough word to explain the singular attitude and outlook of author Maya Dardel. The gravelly-voiced has-been (well, maybe) is first introduced to the audience of Zachary Cotler and Magdalena Zyzak’s “A Critically Endangered Species” by way of a rambling NPR interview that caps off with Maya (an electric Lena Olin) announcing her intention to off herself, and that’s before the opening credits are even over. Maya is plain-spoken about her plan, only really mentioning it to tout her desire to find an heir and executor to take over her life and work (and money and house and fame and whatever else she has) after she does the deed.

Sarcastic, biting, and wholly unsentimental, Maya explains that “death’s lucrative” and she’s simply eager to get her affairs in order before shuffling off this mortal coil. She’s looking for a male author...

“A Critically Endangered Species” will have its world premiere on Sunday, March 12, at this year’s SXSW. The drama stars Lena Olin (“Chocolat,” “Remember Me”) as the lead and Rosanna Arquette (“The Whole Nine Yards,” “Roadies”).

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The film follows Maya Dardel (Olin), an internationally acclaimed poet and novelist who decides to end her life. She makes the announcement on national radio and launches a search for young male published poetry writers to compete to become executors of her estate. As the men compete, Maya will make sure to challenge them intellectually, emotionally and sexually.

The cast also includes Nathan Keyes (“Britney Ever After’), Alexander Koch (“Always Shine”), Jordan Gavaris (“The Sea of Trees”), and Chris Voss (“There Is No God and We All Die Alone”). The film is by writing-directing duo Zachary Cotler and Magdalena Zyzak...

After drawing attention to the festival’s annual Gaming Awards, organizers behind the South by Southwest Film Festival have posted the full, comprehensive lineup, revealing that the likes of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver and Free Fire, the riotous ensemble thriller from Ben Wheatley, are among those films that will screen for critics and attendees.

Per SXSW 2017‘s website, this year’s showcase will host “84 World Premieres, 11 North American Premieres, and 6 Us Premieres. First-time filmmakers account for 51 films, continuing our tradition of unearthing the emergent talent of tomorrow.” British auteur Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers, A Field in England) is a regular of the Texas festival, and will be rubbing shoulders with other favorites including Michael Winterbottom, Nacho Vigalondo, Michael Showalter.

SXSW 2017 begins on March 10th in Austin, Texas and you can get up to speed on everything the festival has to offer down below.

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And now we’ve arrived at the end of the calendar year. As the final push for year-end viewing continues at a furious pace, some of the last unknown films of 2016 will finally make their way to audiences. To help focus your viewing choices, here is a list of films opening throughout the coming weeks, separated into categories of wide and limited runs. (Synopses are provided by festivals and distributors.)

If you’re interested in what still might be in a theater near you, check out our November Release Guide. For those curious what 2017 might bring, you can also visit our calendar page, which has releases through the beginning of the new year.

Happy watching!

Week of December 2 Wide

Incarnate

Director: Brad Peyton

Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Mazouz, John Pirruccello, Keir O’Donnell, Matthew Nable

Synopsis: A scientist with the ability to enter the...

"We could've died out here, and it's your fault!" Oscilloscope Labs has debuted an official trailer for Sophia Takal's Always Shine, a drama about two friends from director Sophia Takal. The film stars Mackenzie Davis & Caitlin FitzGerald as actresses who go on a weekend getaway to Big Sur, but end up getting into fights and heated discussions that lead to even crazier problems. The cast includes Lawrence Michael Levine, Alexander Koch, Jane Adams, Khan Baykal and Colleen Camp. Mackenzie Davis won the Best Actress award for this at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. It looks like a strong drama with a crazy side that appears as it plays out. Another film where Mackenzie Davis proves just how talented she is. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Sophia Takal's Always Shine, direct from Oscilloscope's YouTube: Two friends, both actresses (Halt and Catch Fire's Mackenzie Davis & Masters of Sex...

You may have seen her in front of the camera in V/H/S, Wild Canaries, 24 Exposures, Uncle Kent 2, and more indies in the last few years, but now Sophia Takal has returned to the director’s chair for the psychological thriller Always Shine. Following Mackenzie Davis (Blade Runner 2), who picked up Best Actress at Tribeca this year, and Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as rising actresses (well, one at least) and the struggle that persists when they become isolated and things turn wicked. Ahead of a release this December, the first trailer and poster have now landed.

I said in my review, “With the excess of low-budget, retreat-in-the-woods dramas often finding characters hashing out their insecurities through a meta-narrative, a certain initial resistance can occur when presented with such a derivative scenario at virtually every film festival. While Sophia Takal‘s psychological drama Always Shine ultimately stumbles, the...

The road to success sometimes leaves friendships behind, and from that kernel unravels the thriller “Always Shine,” which has been earning strong buzz on the festival circuit. And with director Sophia Takal‘s film now headed to cinemas, this tense and nervy new trailer certainly makes the case to see it on a big screen near you.

Starring Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald, Lawrence Michael Levine, Alexander Koch, and Jane Adams, the story follows two friends and actresses, who embark on a weekend getaway to reconnect.

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The closer we are to our friends, the more quickly they can become our enemies. And that seems to be the small kernel from which springs Sophia Takal's latest feature "Always Shine," set to make its debut at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. And today we have the exclusive look at the terrific poster for the thriller. Read More: Review: 'Green' Tinged With The Color Of Lust Starring Mackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald, Lawrence Michael Levine, Alexander Koch, and Jane Adams, the story follows longtime friends Anna and Beth, both actresses with varying degrees of success, who take a trip from Los Angeles to Big Sur to reconnect for a weekend vacation after years of competition and suppressed jealousies. Once alone, however, the two women's deep-seated resentments begin to arise, causing them to lose grasp on the nature of their friendship as well as their own identities in...

Some sad news came in this evening for fans of the Under the Dome TV series hoping for a fourth season. The fate of the series has been uncertain, but it was confirmed today that another season is not in the cards, as CBS announced that the series finale will air on September 10th:

CBS announced today that the Dome in Chester’s Mill will come down and its mysteries revealed during the series finale of Under The Dome on Thursday, Sept. 10. Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, Under The Dome debuted Monday, June 24, 2013 and has been one of the most-watched shows on television for the past three summers.

In the series finale, when the Dome comes down, many questions about its origin and power will be answered, as two groups of residents engage in one final conflict that some won’t survive.

“Two years ago, Under The Dome...

CBS announced today that the Dome in Chester's Mill will come down and its mysteries revealed during the series finale of Under the Dome on Thursday, Sept. 10. Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, Under the Dome debuted Monday, June 24, 2013 and has been one of the most-watched shows on television for the past three summers. In the series finale, when the Dome comes down, many questions about its origin and power will be answered, as two groups of residents engage in one final conflict that some won't survive. Here's what Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment, had to say in a statement.

"Two years ago, Under the Dome broke new ground in the summer and became an instant hit on CBS, as well as with viewers around the world. Dome's event storytelling and multi-platform business model paved the way for more original summer programming with the successful rollouts of Extant and Zoo.

The ratings for season two of Under the Dome took a big dip but supposedly the TV show is still quite profitable for CBS. Will the numbers continue to drop? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned!

Under the Dome revolves around residents of Chester's Mill in Maine after a large transparent dome cuts them off from the world. Those on the inside have to work to survive with limited resources and rising tension. The large cast includes Kylie Bunbury, Eddie Cahill, Colin Ford, Aisha Hinds, Alexander Koch, Rachelle Lefevre, Mackenzie Lintz, Dean Norris, and Mike Vogel.

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Those poor people of Chester's Mill aren't getting out just yet. CBS has renewed their Under the Dome TV show for a third season. It's expected that the new episodes will run next summer and that there will be 13 installments once again.

Under the Dome revolves around residents of Chester's Mill in Maine after a large transparent dome cuts them off from the world. Those on the inside must work to survive with limited resources and rising tension. The large cast includes Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson, Alexander Koch, Nicholas Strong, Colin Ford, Mackenzie Lintz, Jolene Purdy, Aisha Hinds, Dean Norris, Eddie Cahill, and Karla Crome.

Though the ratings for season two dropped quite a bit, Under the Dome remained CBS' top-rated scripted series of the summer and remains profitable for the network, mostly because of deals with Amazon and...

Grace Victoria Cox, Alexander Koch

Stephen King’s works have been adapted into a number of features over the years, but few stories of his have been explored in a television medium. Last summer, CBS added to the latter list with an adaptation of the King novel Under The Dome, focusing on the town of Chester’s Mill as it saw itself cut off from the rest of the world by a mysterious clear dome. The show’s second season drew to a close on September 22nd, and while it began with some promise, the season undid itself with inconsistent writing and plot developments that had no connection with each other, among other problems.

The biggest issue of Under the Dome’s second season has been the plot contrivances. Coincidences have driven a lot of the story forward in the season, and the most glaring example has been the Zenith arc.

Last summer, Under the Dome was a big success for CBS. How will season two do in the ratings? Will this Stephen King TV show be renewed for a third season or will it be cancelled instead? Time will tell.

Under the Dome revolves around residents of Chester's Mill in Maine after a large transparent dome cuts them off from the world. Those on the inside have to work to survive with limited resources and rising tension. The large cast includes Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson, Alexander Koch, Nicholas Strong, Colin Ford, Mackenzie Lintz, Jolene Purdy, Aisha Hinds, Dean Norris, Eddie Cahill, and Karla Crome.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new...

Last year, Under the Dome was quickly renewed for another season on CBS. No such luck this time around. Will it be renewed for a third season or will the series be cancelled instead?

Under the Dome revolves around residents of Chester's Mill in Maine after a large transparent dome cuts them off from the world. Those on the inside must work to survive with limited resources and rising tension. The large cast includes Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson, Alexander Koch, Nicholas Strong, Colin Ford, Mackenzie Lintz, Jolene Purdy, Aisha Hinds, Dean Norris, Eddie Cahill, and Karla Crome.

Last year, the show started strong but lost a lot of steam over the course of the season. It ended up averaging a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.21 million viewers.

Season two has seen a big decline in...

Just three episodes remain in Season 2 of "Under the Dome," and we're hoping for some sort of resolution to things in the weeks ahead. In the meantime here's a ridiculous amount of stills from the upcoming Episode 2.11, "Black Ice," along with three sneak peeks.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2 guest stars include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.11 - "Black Ice" (airs 9/8/14; 10-11 Pm)

When temperatures begin to plunge, Sam (Cahill) and Rebecca (Crome) spring into action to try to save the residents of Chester's Mill. Meanwhile, Barbie (Vogel) risks his own life in order to save Julia (Lefevre) after a terrible accident.

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If you're still watching "Under the Dome," we'd love to hear your thoughts on the latest ludicrous turn of events on the show. With just four episodes left, someone's about to have "The Fall" in the upcoming Episode 2.10. Check out a pair of clips, a few stills, and the ep's preview.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2 guest stars include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.10 - "The Fall" (airs 9/1/14; 10-11 Pm)

Big Jim (Norris) finally learns the shocking truth about what really happened to his wife, Pauline (Stringfield), when they are reunited. Meanwhile, climate change poses a new threat to Chester's Mill.

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From the synopsis of "Under the Dome" Episode 2.09, "The Red Door," Big Jim looks to be up to his usual tricks, but this time there might be no way out of whatever mess he's creating. Check out several stills and three sneak peeks for more info.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.09 - "The Red Door" (airs 8/25/14; 10-11 Pm)

When Barbie (Vogel) is apprehended by a group of mysterious men, he is relentlessly interrogated about his connection to the Dome. Meanwhile, Big Jim (Norris) makes a deal that could seal the fate of the residents of Chester's Mill forever.

For...

We're not sure what to think now that so much of the action is moving outside the Dome in CBS's "Under the Dome." Doesn't that negate the title of the show? In any event, here's a sneak peek of what's ahead in Episode 2.08, "Awakening."

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.08 - "Awakening" (airs 8/18/14; 10-11 Pm)

When Barbie enlists his father's help to reach out to Julia, he realizes that Don (Cullen) may know more about the Dome than he is letting on. Meanwhile, Big Jim appoints himself sheriff of Chester's Mill.

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Are we really only halfway through Season 2 of "Under the Dome"? Well, in any event, if you're still sticking with it like we are, here are some goodies to get you ready for Episode 2.07, "Going Home." We have stills, a pair of clips, and even the ep's preview.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.07 - "Going Home" (airs 8/11/14; 10-11 Pm)

When Barbie (Vogel) descends into the unknown abyss in the mysterious tunnel to look for Sam (Cahill), he discovers a world that is familiar but filled with unanswered questions.

Directed by David Barrett; written by Peter Calloway.

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(Cbr) CBS’s summer hit "Under the Dome" returned to San Diego’s Comic-Con International for a second time, upgrading to the bigger Ballroom 20 with a near-capacity crowd of 4,000. Stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Dean Norris (Big Jim), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Alexander Koch (Junior), Colin Ford (Joe) and Eddie Cahill (Sam) joined executive producer Neal Baer on stage for a discussion moderated by "The Insider" host Kevin Frazier. The panel began with a five-minute clip from the seventh episode of Season 2, showing Vogel’s character Barbie as he explores a deep cavern beneath Chester’s Mill, only to fall into it. “Is there anything you want to tell us, Neal?” Frazier asked. “It’s been nice knowing you,” Baer joked, looking at Vogel. Noting that "Under the Dome" seems to have no problem killing off characters, Frazier asked whether viewers will see the departures of more characters this season. “No one is safe under the dome,...

Last week on “Under the Dome,” viewers were left with a big cliffhanger, as Junior (Alexander Koch) inched his way into the mysterious locker-turned-underground-tunnel. This week, we pick up right where we left off with Junior making his way into the tunnel and revealing his findings – a basement – to Sam (Eddie Cahill) and Rebecca (Karla Crome). Meanwhile, Melanie (Grace Victoria Cox) reveals her kiss with Joe (Colin Ford) to Julia (Rachel Lefevre), who is more than supportive. Norrie (Mackenzie Lintz), on the other hand, isn’t feeling too warmly towards Joe, who continuously apologizes for kissing Melanie. When Norrie [...]

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Over the course of the second half of Season 2, CBS’ Under the Dome will uncork big secrets about its titular mystery — and in a way that will propel the narrative into any possible third season.

Related Under the Dome Episode 5 Recap: Tunnel Vision

Visiting TVLine’s San Diego Comic-Con suite last week, Season 2 noob Eddie Cahill teased of the coming reveals, “The Dome is not as impenetrable as we thought,” perhaps alluding to the tunnel discovered in the latest episode. Cahill also said that the otherworldly barrier’s roots will be unearthed, dating back to Pac-Man and Donkey Kong era.

I may well be the last DC staffer still watching "Under the Dome," but, just like when driving by a train wreck, I can't help myself. If you're in the same boat, here's a peek at Episode 2.06, "In the Dark."

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.06 - "In the Dark" (airs 8/4/14; 10-11 Pm)

When Barbie and Sam (Cahill) set out to investigate a mysterious tunnel, a cave-in severs their path back to Chester's Mill. Meanwhile, Julia and Big Jim face off in a struggle for power as a dust storm rages in the town.

Written by Caitlin Parrish; directed by series executive producer Jack Bender.

Now that the mystery around Melanie Cross (Grace Victoria Cox) has been solved, it’s time for Barbie (Mike Vogel) to inform Julia (Rachel Lefevre) and figure out what to do next on tonight’s episode of “Under the Dome,” titled “Reconciliation.” After rehashing the entire story, Barbie and Julia continue to argue over Big Jim (Dean Norris). Meanwhile, Sam (Eddie Cahill) finds Junior (Alexander Koch) snooping through his house and finds out that Lyle (Dwight Yoakam) is in possession of Pauline’s (Sherry Stringfield) journal. Sam and Junior come together to find Lyle and get the journal back. Sam is rightfully angered when [...]

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Although the cast and showrunner of CBS’s big summer sci-fi program Under the Dome, based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, were there to promote their own show, stars Rachelle Lefevre and Alexander Koch got into the Comic-Con spirit by coming to their panel decked out in cosplays as characters from Battlestar Galactica and The Walking Dead respectively. Along with fellow actors Mike Vogel, Dean Norris, Eddie Cahill and Colin Ford and executive producer Neal Baer, Lefebvre and Koch discussed their characters, making the show, and teased the rest of the current season and what’s to come further down the line. Hit the jump for our Under the Dome Comic-Con Panel recap. The cast and crew just finished shooting this past Friday, and showed two preview clips from episode seven: one of Big Jim confronting Carolyn in her house, and one of Barbie falling into...

The folks of Chester's Mill have been trapped "Under The Dome," but in the coming weeks some will get out.

"Someone, maybe multiple people, might be getting out of the dome," Alexander Koch (Junior) told Access Hollywood at Comic-Con, in San Diego. "It could very well happen. Next couple of episodes."

But, castmate Mike Vogel (Barbie) was a little more forthcoming, teasing how some of the cast could escape.

Photos: Comic-Con 2014, Day 1

"I think we find a way to get out and explore the world outside the dome through an interesting device," Mike said. ...

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Yesterday we brought you the highlights of the "Under the Dome" panel held during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, and now we have a six-part video of the cast and crew discussing what's in store for the rest of this season and beyond.

Along with the Sdcc footage, CBS has released a pair of clips from Monday night's upcoming Episode 2.05, "Reconciliation," in which Julia takes her place as leader of Chester's Mill, which you can also see below.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.05 - "Reconciliation" (airs 7/28/14; 10-11 Pm)

Julia takes over as the leader of Chester's Mill after the town...

The cast of CBS’s highest rated summer drama, Under the Dome, made their appearance Thursday morning in Ballroom 20 to talk about the upcoming episodes of the show’s second season. Following the panel, I had a chance to participate in a round table interview with the cast: Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Alexander Koch, Colin Ford, and Eddie Cahill as well as executive producer Neal Baer, where they discussed what’s to be expected in Chester’s Mill for the remainder of Season 2. During the interviews, Baer and Vogel teased the possibility of escaping the dome and Lefevre told us what is happening with Julia’s status as the monarch. The cast also discussed the difficulty of keeping up with the show’s timeline and remaining true to character. Hit the jump for more. Question: When people compare your show to the book, how do you decide the differences between...

That was a fun panel for "24," even if there was zero news. Now? It's time for "Under the Dome." Last year, the show was a smash hit for CBS. This summer, ratings have been plummeting on a weekly basis.  Don't expect anybody to care about those ratings, but expect much concern about The Pig Flu and Yearbook Girl and other recent twists. On to the live-blog. 11:19 a.m. We're kicking things off. Many, many people left the room after "24." And the moderator wants to call this "a runaway summer hit." sigh.  11:19 a.m. Our panel: Neal Baer, Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre (dressed as Starbuck!), Alexander Koch (dressed as... something), Eddie Cahill and Colin Ford. 11:21 a.m. "We know the end of this season, but we won't tell you," teases Neal Baer. They just finished production. Baer promises we're going to see more meanness from Big Jim soon.

Comic-Con 2014 is officially in full swing, and below you'll find the first of Digital Spy's daily schedules, giving you the low-down on exactly what's happening where and when in San Diego today.

Note: All timings are Pacific unless otherwise specified.

Thursday, July 24

24 (10am, Ballroom 20)

Kiefer Sutherland and executive producer Jon Caesar.

Legends of TV Land (10.30am, Indigo Ballroom)

Betty White and other attendees Tbc; sneak peak of Hot in Cleveland's animated episode.

The Legacy and Return of Battlestar Galactica (10.30am, Room 6Bcf)

Richard Hatch, Jamie Bamber, Dr Kevin Grazier, Luciana Carro and Alec Peters discuss Universal's upcoming movie.

Hasbro: Transformers (11am, Room 25Abc)

Under the Dome (11.15am, Ballroom 20)

Mike Vogel, Dean Norris, Rachelle Lefevre, Alexander Koch, Colin Ford and Mackenzie Lintz join executive producer Neal Baer for a panel and sneak preview.

DreamWorks Animation Panel (11.30am, Hall H)

Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich, Tom McGrath, directors Simon J Smith and...

"Under the Dome" doesn't scrimp when it comes to stunts, and in this new video released by CBS today, series star Mike Vogel and his stunt double, Remington Steele, reveal how they pull off some of the biggest ones on the show.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

"Under the Dome" will be at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24th, and we should have more info for you following the panel (details are below).

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.04 - "Revelation" (airs 7/21/14; 10-11 Pm)

As conditions in Chester’s Mill worsen, Big Jim and Rebecca (Crome) consider resorting to the extreme measure of population control,...

Comic-Con 2014 will open Wednesday, July 23, and this year Ballroom 20 has been designated the place to be for all your TV needs.

Ballroom 20 will host a slew of TV panels Thursday through Saturday, beginning with a special pilot screening for highly anticipated, new comic-genre shows The Flash (The CW), Constantine (NBC) and iZombie (The CW).

From Thursday through Saturday, every morning starting at 10:00 a.m., Ballroom 20 will be all TV, all the time. Stars from TV shows ranging from Teen Wolf to The Simpsons will also be making appearances in Ballroom 20, making it the perfect place for a TV addict to camp out.

Thursday Schedule At Ballroom 20

Panels kick off Thursday at 10 a.m. with a special celebration of 24. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the DVD behind-the-scenes feature Worlds Collide and Jack Bauer himself, Keither Sutherland will be there to discuss the show and its recent revival 24:...

In what's becoming a late Friday afternoon tradition, CBS has released some sneak peeks of the upcoming Episode 2.04 of "Under the Dome," entitled "Revelation." Check 'em out to see how the folks of Chester's Mill handle it when things go from bad to worse.

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" will be at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24th, and we should have more info for you following the panel (details are below).

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.04 - "Revelation" (airs 7/21/14; 10-11 Pm)

As conditions in Chester’s Mill worsen, Big Jim and Rebecca (Crome) consider resorting to the extreme measure of population control,...

Yesterday we posted several stills from the upcoming Episode 2.04 of "Under the Dome," entitled "Revelation," and now we're back with the ep's preview. If you're like us and can't stop watching no matter how silly the show gets, read on!

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.04 - "Revelation" (airs 7/21/14; 10-11 Pm)

As conditions in Chester’s Mill worsen, Big Jim and Rebecca (Crome) consider resorting to the extreme measure of population control, which drives a wedge between Barbie and Julia. Meanwhile, clues to Melanie’s (Cox) past and her connection to the Dome are revealed.

For more info visit "Under the Dome" on CBS.

While we don't have the preview or any clips to share just yet, several stills have arrived from "Under the Dome" Episode 2.04, "Revelation," which you can check out right here. Stay tuned for more soon!

"Under the Dome" stars Mike Vogel (Barbie), Colin Ford (Joe), Alexander Koch (Junior), Rachelle Lefevre (Julia), Dean Norris (Big Jim), and Mackenzie Lintz (Norrie). Season 2's newcomers include Brett Cullen, Sherry Stringfield, Eddie Cahill, Grace Victoria Cox, Dwight Yoakam, Karla Crome, and Dwayne Boyd.

Related Story: Visit our "Under the Dome" Archive

"Under the Dome" Episode 2.04 - "Revelation" (airs 7/21/14; 10-11 Pm)

As conditions in Chester’s Mill worsen, Big Jim and Rebecca (Crome) consider resorting to the extreme measure of population control, which drives a wedge between Barbie and Julia. Meanwhile, clues to Melanie’s (Cox) past and her connection to the Dome are revealed.

For more info visit "Under the Dome" on CBS.com,...