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The second season of The White Lotus brings a new location and new guests — including two college buddies and their wives, Theo James and Meghann Fahy (left) as Cameron and Daphne Sullivan and Will Sharpe and Aubrey Plaza as Ethan and Harper Spiller.

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'The White Lotus' travels to Sicily in season 2 — with meandering results

7:00pm October 28, 2022

by Linda Holmes

This show lends itself naturally to being extended: It took place at a resort with guests — so why wouldn't you be able to do that again, with new characters in a new setting?

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Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'

5:10pm October 28, 2022

by Erika Ryan

Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's "The White Lotus." NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in "The Sopranos" and more.

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What to expect when you're expecting House of the Dragon season 2: This. Lots of this.

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Seven things to look for in season 2 of 'House of the Dragon'

12:49pm October 28, 2022

by Glen Weldon

The first season of HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off ended with the beginning of a civil war. Here's what to expect out of season 2.

Most of those polled said they cared about cost — and content — when it came to streaming services.

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What do users want from their TV streaming? A new NPR/Ipsos poll has some answers

10:39am October 28, 2022

by Eric Deggans

Consumers often make decisions about TV streaming platforms based on three factors.

Charles Addams in his Westhampton Beach, N.Y., studio in 1977.

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How the cartoonist behind The Addams Family defused fear, with dead-on humor

12:08pm October 27, 2022

by Allyson McCabe

Charles Addams' goal was never to create fear, but to defuse it — infusing the horror with a playfulness that appealed even to those who prefer daylight to the witching hour.

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Horror fans will want to poke around in Guillermo del Toro's 'Cabinet of Curiosities'

1:50pm October 25, 2022

by David Bianculli

The special effects are a lot more special than the stories in the Oscar-winning director's new Netflix anthology series. Still, most of the shows in this first, eight-episode run are worth watching.

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Protesters interrupted Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during an interview on The View on Monday.

Protesters interrupt Ted Cruz's interview on 'The View'

5:00am October 25, 2022

by Ashley Ahn

The protesters repeatedly yelled, "Vote for climate now!" while Cruz spoke about inflation in the United States.

Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan gained a loving fanbase on social media through his silly and heartwarming jokes.

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Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan dead at 67

3:20pm October 24, 2022

by Andrew Limbong

The Will & Grace actor died following a car crash this morning. Jordan's fame was on the rise as a social media star.

"You like it? Is it too much? It's not too much, right?" Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) zazzes up Dragonstone with a statement piece.

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'House of the Dragon' episode 10: Dance, dragons, dance

3:07pm October 24, 2022

by Glen Weldon

In the season finale of HBO's Game of Thrones spinoff, Rhaenyra assesses her position and the skies over Westeros become less than friendly.

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'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy

10:58am October 24, 2022

Los Espookys co-creator and star Julio Torres joined It's Been A Minute to discuss the show, his designer parents, and why he likes to write for supporting characters.

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