Q: My husband and I recently discovered "Shetland" and have enjoyed every episode. However, the most recent one, in season 3, I believe, about the disappearance of a young man on a ferry, ended abruptly, leaving several unanswered questions! There were on
I have some good news for you: You have more "Shetland" to see. I often have to tell people that their favorite show has left them hanging from a cliff forever, but in this case there is resolution available.
Season 3 of the show actually has six episodes, with the final one providing answers in the case of the ferry disappearance. I can't say why you only saw two of them, since I don't know where you were watching the show -- there are various options, which is part of the problem.
Incorporated, on Syfy
In a dystopian future where multinational corporations have taken over in the absence of government, Ben Larson (Sean Teale) goes undercover at a biotech company. Dennis Haysbert, Julia Ormond and Allison Miller also star in the new drama.
The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on CBS
Stephen Colbert hosts as talented artists are recognized for their contributions to American culture through the performing arts. This year's honorees include Martha Argerich, Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, James Taylor and the Eagles.
Q: One of my favorite shows, "Royal Pains," was recently canceled. I have seen the woman who played Divya in a new show called "Pure Genius." My question is: what are the other main characters doing now? Where can we see them?
Actors seem to have two responses to ending a long-running series: Either you take a break, or dive right back in. Of the three other main stars of "Royal Pains," Brooke D'Orsay is on a break, Mark Feuerstein is right back in and Paulo Costanzo dove back in so fast he's already on a break from his follow-up project.
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown, on ABC
Marcie and Peppermint Patty decide to ring in the New Year by throwing a big bash for all of their friends, but Charlie Brown just wants to curl up with a big book. This special features a bonus cartoon entitled "She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown."
New Year, new shows: Some exciting new series are slated to premiere in 2017
Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell reunite for "Prison Break: Sequel"
Such an honor: Stephen Colbert pulls off a gala-hosting hat-trick
Stephen Colbert is set to host the Kennedy Center Honors gala
Good food, great price: Eating out doesn't have to break the bank
Ali Khan hosts "Cheap Eats"
It isn't cheap being a glutton. When you're someone who wants food -- all of the food -- you'd best have deep pockets. Unless, that is, you follow the advice of Ali Khan.
New Releases for the week of December 25 - 31
The Dressmaker
More than two decades after she was falsely accused of murdering a schoolboy and was driven out of town, Tilly (Winslet) returns to the town of Dungatar to care for her ailing and mentally ill mother (Davis). After one of Tilly's homemade dresses makes a dramatic splash at a local football game, she's approached by many of the town's women, and asked to make them their own extravagant and stylish dresses. Once again feeling accepted by the people of Dungatar, Tilly begins to dig into the long-buried events surrounding the boy's death in the hope of clearing her name once and for all.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse. Stars: Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Julia Blake. 2015. 119 min. Drama.
Snowden
After being discharged from the military due to an injury, Edward Snowden (Gordon-Levitt) is hired by the CIA, and, eventually, the NSA. Although he is good at the work, he becomes increasingly disillusioned by the ethics of the tasks that he's asked to perform. When he comes to realize that the surveillance being performed by the NSA may be illegal, Snowden decides to go public with what he knows, setting in motion a series of events that change his life forever.
Director: Oliver Stone. Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zachary Quinto, Melissa Leo, Shailene Woodley, Tom Wilkinson. 2016. 134 min. Biography.
When the Bough Breaks
John (Chestnut) and Laura Taylor (Hall) are a young and happily married couple who discover that, despite desperately wanting to be parents, Laura cannot conceive. After exhausting the many fertility treatment options, they hire Anna (Sinclair) to be the surrogate mother of their child. Unbeknownst to them, Anna is planning to scam the couple by demanding even more money, but her own plans are thrown into jeopardy when she finds herself drawn to John in unhealthy ways. As Anna's obsession with the father-to-be grows, John and Laura find themselves caught in a psychological game with their baby and their marriage hanging in the balance.
Director: Jon Cassar. Stars: Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Jaz Sinclair, Romany Malco, Glenn Morshower. 2016. 107 min. Drama.
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration, on ABC
Julianne and Derek Hough invite viewers on a magical ride down Main Street and beyond as they co-host this holiday celebration. The premiere special features appearances by favorite Disney characters, as well as Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson and Garth Brooks.
