The 9 biggest changes betweenYOUseason 2 andHidden Bodiesbook

Warning: This post contains spoilers fromYOUseason 2 andHidden Bodies. There were only ahandful of major changes. See below for the biggest changes the series made in season 2. Credit: Beth Dubber/Netflix Delilah didnt have a sister, and certainly not one as cool as Ellie. The addition of Will Similarly, the Will character was a show addition. Seeing as Joe wasnt on the run in the book, he had no reason to steal someones identity....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Amanda Kelly

The Abstinence Teacher

This time, over the proper curriculum for a sex education class. Then, one momentous day she issues breaking news on oral sex: Some people enjoy it. Ruth thus draws the ire of born-again Christian parents who threaten a lawsuit. To placate them, the school brings in dolled-up Virginity Consultant for balance. Oh yeah, and one more thing: Im a virgin. Perrotta leaves the fate of these sweet, baffled characters hanging, which is a disappointment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Kendra Moore

The Aeronautscinematographer deserves Oscars for shooting an entire movie in fear

Themost infamous linefrom the oft-quotedAeronautstrailer begs the question:Dowomen belong in balloons? The Aeronautsis now playing in limited release before hitting Amazon Prime Video on Dec. 20. I sort of ended up being cured of it. Amazon Studios But, Felicity was leaping around up there, so I couldnt exactly be too much of a chicken! If youre afraid of heights, why thehellwould you agree to shoot a balloon movie!? [Laughs] Ive worked with Tom before, and its great to be challenged....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Christy Hill

The AffairEP Sarah Treem responds to Ruth Wilson exit controversy: 'I tried to protect her'

Sarah Treemis telling her side of the story. Treem finally broke her silence on the controversy by writing an essay forDeadlinesharing her truth. The showrunner revealed she began writing the show after she had just gotten out of a very bad relationship. Ali Goldstein/SHOWTIME; Jason Kempin/Getty Images Did I know that scene reads as a male fantasy? That was the whole point.The Affairwas about perspective. And specifically, about subverting the male narrative....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Maria Wang

The Alienistis well cast but slow to start: EW review

The Alienist premieres Monday at 9 p.m. ET on TNT Daniel BruhlandLuke Evansare born co-stars. And whenever Bruhl and Evans share the screen, they spark the TNT drama to life. Credit: TNT Evans is John Moore, an illustrator for theNew York Times. Kreizlers a cerebral brainiac fascinated with the evil that men do. The Alienistbegins with a body, as so many dark TV dramas do today. you might see the crossover appeal....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Gerald Jones

The Amazing Race recap: 'When you gotta go, you gotta go'

I take that back; that was probably the proudest Shelley has ever been of Nici. Im not going to judge Nici for her passion. Because were super fans. Credit: Heather Wines/CBS (much like the Hiiiii Mr. Phil! NEXT: When given the choice between breakfast foods and military training… The teams first detour isAbout Face or Pancake Race. Clearly the Queens Guard thing seems cooler, but seriously, which would you choose?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Richard Wilson

The Amazing Race recap: Beached

I cant remember the last time this many low-IQ errors were made in a single hour. Things didnt begin stupidly, however: They kicked off scarily. Ken reminded us about how theRacewould decide whether his marriage with the scariest woman on earth a.k.a. Credit: Robert Voets/CBS Tina would continue in the wake of his cheating. She doesnt want a life sentence, and neither do I. It seems to go beyond the penitent restraint of a guilty man....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Nicholas Myers

The Amazing Race recap: Boxers or Brrrrrrrrrriefs

Advantage: Bertram Van Munster. Well played, sir, having your racers dash in their underwear through the Siberian streets. But its not about the flesh with Van Munster. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS I dont think theres a TV executive alive who preaches, You know what sells? The second Siberian leg began with Jodi and Christie leaving first at 12:36 p.m. But departure time was moot as they were headed to the Siberian Railroad for a 400-mile trek....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Karen Montgomery

The Amazing Race recap: Build a Better Dinosaur

Team Mascara had one of the worst legs inAmazing Racehistorylast week. First, their lost fanny pack was sitting pretty in the Gondola Lost & Found. (Team Cheerocracy cheered them all on from the sidelines. Credit: Robert Voets/CBS We didnt see a final score, but Im betting theWashington Generalslost.) So the playing field was flattened. Ah, there was the rub: The second half of this marathon leg would feature a Double U-Turn....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Timothy Villa

The Amazing Race recap: Chekhov and Mate

(Its located just down the road from Siberias other favorite family fun-time attraction, Knotts Berry Gulag.) Yes, were finally atthatpart of the show. Which is like saying, How am I supposed to know who this Shakespeare dude is? Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS Ive never been to London. Well, isnt that convenient! Lukes attempt seemed far more likely. He came up with four attempts like Coehkvh before he finally nailed it. Again, this is not intellectual snobbery....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Beth Allen

The Amazing Race recap: Don't Look Backpack

For example, did you know that all Racers are promised a two-to-one tranny-to-player ratio in all matters karaoke? Thats a great deal! Wow, its a good thing the Race wasnt happening now. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS I imagine Jaimes browbeating would not have gone over quite as well during a coup. There was an odd moment at the beginning that left me utterly confused for a few minutes. Is there a penalty for that, too?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Jeffrey Reese

The Amazing Race recap: Gypsies, Vamps, and Thieves

Last week I was chastised on the message boards for using the word hillbillies to describe Steve and Linda. I could see how people might think I was a snobby, patronizing Northeasterner. But I only used the term because Steve called himself a hillbilly. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS I figured if thats how he wants to introduce himself, I can sure call him that myself. And I realize that the word doesnt apply to everyone with a southern accent....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Christopher Morton

The Amazing Race recap: Handy Camel

Oh, who am I kidding? I will be mentioning that guy over and over again. And it wont stop with this TV Watch. I will continue to mention him in conversation. I will mention him in emails, text messages, and in prayers at my local house of worship. I will write songs about him, as well as crafting the sheet music for nose flute accompaniment. This weekThe Amazing Racebrought our fine competitors from the cold of Siberia to the heat of India....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Kimberly Thompson