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Netflix’s Enthralling “Mindhunter” Renewed for Second Season
They need to talk to more subjects.
One of the most talked about new shows this year was Netflix’s David Fincher-produced/directed “Mindhunter,“ which premiered its first season back in October. Fans of Fincher’s Zodiac were treated to 10 mindblowing episodes of the new series that boasted a plethora of talented directors from The Amityville Horror‘s Andrew Douglas to Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna), and Tobias Lindholm (A War, A Hijacking).
Written by playwright Joe Penhall and Scott Buck, “Mindhunter” is based on the 1996 book “Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit,” by former special agent John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, which goes behind the scenes of some of Douglas’ highest-profile cases, including the man who hunted prostitutes in Alaska, the Atlanta child murderer, and Seattle’s Green River killer.
The series is set in 1979 and centers on the inquisitive and skilled FBI Agent Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) who, along with fellow serial killer investigator in the behavioral science unit, FBI agent Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff), interviews serial killers to help them solve current murders.
Netflix has announced a second season this morning, which should see the full return of Groff, McCallany, as well as Anna Torv (Fringe), Hannah Gross (Unless) and newcomer Cameron Britton, who portrays serial killer Ed Kemper on the series.
This is a must-see new series that is the perfect winter binge with some eggnog in hand.
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“Chucky” – Official Trailer for This Week’s New Episode Brings Brad Dourif into the White House!
Just two episodes remain in Season 3 of “Chucky,” with the second-to-last episode airing this Wednesday night on USA & SYFY. It’s titled “There Will Be Blood,” and oh yes there will be.
Last week’s episode was absolutely INSANE, with Chucky taking control of the situation room in the White House and attempting to start World War 3. His plan was thwarted, but not before nuking the North Pole. In the wake of launching that missile, Chucky met the true death, his doll body disintegrating into ash like he got Thanos snapped out of existence.
The episode ended with an appearance from Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray in his human form, with his spirit now free from the doll and roaming around the haunted White House.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for this week’s episode: “Parapsychologists investigate the disturbances in the White House, while Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) plans her escape.”
“There Will Be Blood” airs Wednesday, April 24 on USA and SYFY. Reversing a new plan they tested out last week, we’re told the episode will be available on Peacock this Thursday.
Watch the trailer below to preview this week’s bloody new episode!
Hope no one is afraid of ghosts 😳 A haunting is taking place Wednesday 10/9c on @USANetwork and @SYFY. #Chucky pic.twitter.com/uIiUhM6VIY
— SYFY (@SYFY) April 22, 2024