The Handmaid's Talepremiere recap: Praise be, the dystopian drama's back with a bingeable, 3-episode opener

But for the ex-handmaid and former commander’s wife, hardly any time has passed at all. But June definitely does need help, as she nearly passes out when attempting to part ways with Serena. Serena returns with a doctor, who quickly diagnoses June with an infection. Darrin Baker, Elisabeth Moss.Credit:Disney/Steve Wilkie She reluctantly hands Nichole over to Serena, so the doc can take a closer look. Her father, however, greets him with a big smile and a “Blessed day!...

April 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Todd Vaughan

The Handmaid's Talerecap: June and Moira easily infiltrate Jezebel's, but leaving the brothel is another story

Lawrence gets double-crossed, Serena gets a proposal, and Nick nearly gets caught. In New Bethlehem, Nick (Max Minghella) is dealing with a complex relationship of his own. Wharton wants the rebel terrorists held accountable. Josh Charles.Credit:Disney/Steve Wilkie But Wharton has good news: One of the guardians survived the attack, and is clinging to life. He may even regain consciousness and identify the shooter. The uncomfortable personal exchanges continue at Serena’s (Yvonne Strahovski) New Bethlehem home....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Jennifer Lynch

The Handmaid's Talerecap: June escapes Jezebel's, but finds fresh trouble in New Bethlehem

June and Lawrence join forces, but a shocking betrayal threatens their plans. As they speed away from Jezebel’s, June’s mind races as fast as the vehicle. The car soon comes to a stop, and Lawrence lets them out. Elisabeth Moss, Max Minghella.Credit:Steve Wilkie/Disney June responds, sharing Mayday’s secret plan to execute the commanders when they gather at Jezebel’s. With their delicate alliance further strengthened, they head to Lawrence’s home to plot their next move....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Gabriel Cole

The Handmaid's Talerecap: The rebellion is ready, but June and Luke disagree on who should lead the charge

Lawrence gets a promotion, Rita a reunion, and Serena a suitor. But June (Elisabeth Moss) has other plans for her husband. The siblings enjoy a long, emotional embrace as Serena looks on. O-T Fagbenle, Elisabeth Moss.Credit:Disney/Steve Wilkie To June’s dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight. As he escorts her from the party, the other commanders cheer him on. In the bedroom, Lawrence tells Janine he just wants to talk....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Diana Frazier

The hilarious Stephen Sondheim joke inÉtoileyou might've missed

But it’s also the setup for a great theater joke. As Travis prepares to leave, Tobias asks him, “Where you going?” and Travis replies, “Barcelona.” Gideon Glick on ‘Étoile’.Credit:Prime Video The joke was the work ofDan Palladino, the self-professed theater nerd who co-createdEtoilewith his wife,Amy Sherman-Palladino. “Because I had the joke about ‘You’re always flying around.’ The history between Glick and Groff only made it richer. Tais Vinolo and Gideon Glick on ‘Étoile’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Christina Lambert

The Hills of Californiareview: Jez Butterworth's latest has more peaks than valleys

A searing family drama set across 21 years. Do you remember what it felt like to sing together? But the production sings slight pun intended in other ways. Leanne Best, Ophelia Lovibond, Helena Wilson, Laura Donnelly in ‘The Hills of California’.Joan Marcus The Sea View has clearly seen better days. It was the Sea View Guesthouse, Jill explains. Then the Sea View Luxury Guesthouse. The young Webb sister in ‘The Hills of California’....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Victoria Peterson

The Hillscast: Where are they now?

The rest is still unwritten. In 2006,The Hillsmade its debut onMTV. But don’t worry, MTVordered another rebootwith a more diverse cast of Gen-Zers even ifsome of the O.G. Credit: Jeff Lipsky/MTV cast members aren’t exactly thrilled. To honor the show’s roots, here’s a rundown of the original cast, then and now. Lauren Conrad After stepping back fromLaguna Beachin 2005, Conrad got her own spin-off show withThe Hills. MTV; Cindy Ord/Getty Images...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Rebecca Grant

The Holdoversstar Da'Vine Joy Randolph unpacks her character's emotional breakdown

Da’Vine Joy Randolph is perhaps best known for recent work as Det. Williams onOnly Murders in the Buildingor starring alongsideEddie MurphyinDolemite Is My Nameas Lady Reed. Or maybe Broadway crowds will know her for her Tony-nominated performance inGhost: The Musical. Da’Vine Joy Randolph in ‘The Holdovers’.Seacia Pavao/FOCUS FEATURES Mary, who runs the cafeteria, is also staying behind to cook for the remaining few. But this one is so wonderfully different from all of those....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Timothy Lopez

The Horror of Dolores Roachreview: Justina Machado ate, left no crumbs in dark cannibal comedy

Somewhere between the psychosis of Sweeney Todd and the ravenous desperation of theYellowjacketssoccer team lies Dolores Roach. But life and Dolores' violent resentment of the forces that keep her down keeps getting in the way. At least Empanada Loca, her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant, is still hanging on. Alejandro Hernandez and Justina Machado on ‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’.Jasper Savage/Prime Video When will the universe givehera minute to relax? “I don’t want to be a serial killer!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Drew Brown

The Hunger Gamescast then and now: See where the actors landed after leaving Panem

The odds were absolutely in their favor. She soon teams up with the other District 12 tribute, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Heres whereThe Hunger Gamescast is now. Elizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence in ‘The Hunger Games’.Credit:Murray Close/Lionsgate/Courtesy Everett The same yearThe Hunger Gamesmade her a star, another movie made her an Oscar winner. The actress took on darker roles inDarren Aronofskys surreal horror filmmother! In 2019, Lawrence marriedart gallery director Cooke Maroney....

April 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Mr. Frederick Freeman

The Hunger Gamesstar Hunter Schafer would 'absolutely' do a Tigris spin-off

The “Euphoria” breakout also reveals how portraying Jules gave her confidence to play Tigris. Hunter Schaferis game to step back into the world of Panem. Schafer believes theres room for storytelling to further explore young Tigris and Coriolanus eventual estrangement. Hunter Schafer in ‘Hunger Games’ prequel ‘Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’.Murray Close/Lionsgate I want to know what happens, even if I wasnt playing her, she says. I want to know how we get there....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Michael Curtis

The Hunger Gamesstar Tom Blyth has seen your buzz-cut Snow and Eminem edits

And, well, the social media edits of Coriolanus and the Lose Yourself rapper have been plenty. It felt freeing, he says. Coriolanus must mentor District 12 female tribute Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). Lionsgate I’ve heard a lot of people saying, Why should we tell this man’s story? And I’m like, ‘Okay, first off, he’s not real,’ Blyth quips. The beauty of fictional characters is you get to look at parts of humanity that are difficult to understand....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Deborah Martinez

The Hunters are here! MeetOutlander's newest characters

Joey Phillips and Izzy Meikle Small introduce us to Denzell and Rachel Hunter. While William recovers, Ian gets to know Rachel. And we have a feeling this isn’t the last we’ll be seeing of either of them. Joey Phillips and Izzy Meikle Small on ‘Outlander’.Robert Wilson/Starz Denny’s been very much a parent figure and a brother figure to Rachel. They’re very, very close, very protective of each other. When we meet them in the show, they’re at a life turning point....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Jennifer Smith