Q: What happened to a favorite show of mine, "The Mysteries of Laura"? The last show was a real cliffhanger.
Sadly, cliffhanger or not, it was indeed the last show. NBC canceled "The Mysteries of Laura" at the end of its second season.
There's a little good news for fans, though: The events that would have taken place in season 3 aren't a total mystery, thanks to the uncommon courtesy of series creator Jeff Rake. In an interview with Deadline.com, he described some of the major plot points that were going to take place in the season that could have been (spoilers for season 2 ahead).
MasterChef, on Fox
Home cooks compete in culinary challenges designed to test their skills and palates in a new episode of this hit reality TV series. Renowned chefs Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez guide the contestants throughout the season.
Third time's the charm: Syfy's 'Killjoys' returns for an action-packed third season
Aaron Ashmore, Michael Potter, Viktoria Modesta, Prince Amponsah, Sean Fowler and Emily Piggford in "Killjoys"
Wrecked, on TBS
The survivors attempt to escape from the island after they discover that the pirates plan to harvest their organs in a new episode of this comedy. At the same time, Karen (Brooke Dillman) faces a difficult decision that echoes a moment from her past.
Somewhere Between, on ABC
When news producer Laura Price (Paula Patton) sets out to help the local police hunt down a serial killer, the killer strikes close to home in this premiere. In a twist of fate, Laura is forced to relive the week prior to the murders over and over again.
Q: The series "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" did not seem to me to resolve after the seven episodes I have been able to find. Will there be any more of this engaging show?
Author Susanna Clarke agrees with you: "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell," the miniseries based on her debut novel, did not offer sufficient resolution to the lives of its characters.
New Releases for the week of July 23-29
Ghost in the Shell
It is the near future, and the line between humans and machines has grown increasingly blurred as people augment their bodies with advanced cybernetics. After her body is severely damaged in a terrorist attack, a woman (Johansson) has her undamaged brain integrated with a mechanical body in an experimental procedure. Now called Major, she quickly rises through the ranks of a counterterrorism organization, but soon she begins experiencing alarming hallucinations as the memories of her past continue to fade. When her body is hacked by an unknown assailant, she is set on a path that could lead her to the truth about her origins.
Director: Rupert Sanders. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, Takeshi Kitano. 2017. 107 min. Action.
The Boss Baby
When his parents bring home a business suit-wearing baby, seven-year-old Tim (Bakshi) is jealous, and more than a little suspicious of his new brother's (Baldwin) unusual behavior. His suspicions prove to be founded when the baby, also known as "The Boss," reveals that he can talk like an adult, and that he's actually an agent who's been sent by Baby Corp., an organization made up of babies of adult-level intelligence devoted to preserving the love of infants. His mission: to discover why puppies have been getting more love than infants.
Director: Tom McGrath. Stars: Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Tobey Maguire. 2017. 97 min. Animation.
Gifted
Seven-year-old Mary (Grace) has been raised by her Uncle Frank (Evans) since her mother died when she was infant. Her mother was an accomplished mathematician, so when Mary shows a remarkable aptitude for mathematics, her teacher, Bonnie (Slate), secures a scholarship for her to a private school for gifted children. Frank, however, believes that attending a similar school prevented Mary's mother from having a normal childhood, and he turns down the scholarship, much to the chagrin of his own estranged mother (Duncan), who launches a battle for custody of her granddaughter.
Director: Marc Webb. Stars: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, Octavia Spencer. 2017. 101 min. Drama.
Ballers, on HBO
After undergoing hip surgery, Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne Johnson) returns with a fresh new outlook as he prepares to forge new bonds with players across the country in this season premiere. This season, he and Joe Krutal (Rob Corddry) pursue a jackpot deal.
Late Laughs for the week of July 23 - 29, 2017
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
Yesterday, President Trump said that Obama copied him by calling the Republican health-care bill mean. Then Obama said Trump copied him by spending the last six months doing nothing.
Historical hunger: Andrew Zimmern chows down on America's early eats
Andrew Zimmern as seen in "Bizarre Foods"
Andrew Zimmern sure does get around. The chef is probably one of the more well-traveled TV personalities out there, with his long-running Travel Channel series "Bizarre Foods" taking him around the globe to sample some of the more unusual dishes and cuisines out there.
