Cheers to a new Who
Peter Capaldi announced he’s packing up the TARDIS and leaving his role as the 12th Doctor at the end of the Doctor Who revival’s 10th season. Could this means it’s finally time, Lord, to cast a more colorful incarnation?
Cheers to General Hospital
for admitting a daytime legend. ABC’s last soap standing announced that double Emmy winner Hillary B. Smith would be coming to Port Charles as her former One Life to Live lawyer, Nora Buchanan. Just what the doctor ordered.
Jeers to low ratings
for Riverdale. This isn’t your pop’s Archie — it’s sexy, smart and as addictive as early Beverly Hills, 90210. So there’s no excuse for ignoring the fab cast — including K.J. Apa and Camila Mendes — and the TwinPeaks-y vibes of this new CW standout.
Jeers to Super Bowl Ads
for running days in advance. Why bother sitting through the entire overblown excuse for pricey commercials when Melissa McCarthy’s Kia spot and other “exclusives” were available online a week ahead of kickoff? We’ve heard of pregaming, but come on, guys.