Some LRTV chit-chat awaits in this episode of the James Morgan Show as we talk about what's to come for Last Resort Television as we enter our fourth week.
Some time ago, it was announced that our third season would be split in two halves. The first one is underway, obviously, but we have some news about the second half. There will be a break following the end of the first half, but a short one : two weeks, much like the break between the LRF seasons. It means that we will be ready to go at the end of June. We intend to air our first episode on June 22nd. We still haven't received anything from a good number of writers who intended to write a show for the second half. It's much easier to write in advance, I believe. It would be nice to send us a little reminder that you intend to still write your show, or else we'll have to find a replacement.
With our new ratings formula, some mistakes were bound to happen, so while it also includes the Week 3 ratings, some corrections were made to some of the previous two ratings :
The third season of LRTV is starting to take shape and the series are settling into their storylines. There was a lot of movement with this weeks's power rankings, so let's get to it...
1. ROLLING STONE (-)
Writer: D.R. Cobb / Executive Producer: Oliver Stone
The creation of the character of Jimmy Conroy has clearly shaped the series in a major way since his first appearance as it allows D.R. Cobb to explore different aspects of the early 1970s culture that he never would be able to with Brady or Celeste. I'm really enjoying the direction the series is heading so far this season.
2. CRIME OF THE CENTURY: LEOPOLD & LOEB (-)
Writer: Lon Charles / Executive Producer: Bennett Miller
As we near the halfway point of the season, this particular series is getting more and more ominous in tone. Even though a quick Google search could tell you where this series will ultimately wind up going, the way Lon Charles is depicting Leopold and Loeb make it feel like anything could happen.
3. SHOWTIME (UP 2)
Writers: Mo Buck & Chad Taylor / Executive Producer: Steven Soderbergh
This was easily my favorite episode of the season so far. The chemistry between Nick Offerman and Barry Keoghan has become very strong, with their mentor-mentee relationship being one of the series' strongest aspects.
4. L.A. NOIRE (DOWN 1)
Writer: John Malone / Executive Producer: Gavin O'Connor
Clearly this was a filler episode if there ever was one. That said, the writing by John Malone used it as an opportunity to develop Phelps and his home life even further without worrying about the episode getting too weighed down by another brutal murder.
5. HITMAN (UP 1)
Writer: Dwight Gallo / Executive Producer: Francis Lawrence
Chevy Chase has brought a whole new energy to the season, and Charlotte Riley has been given more chance to show off a personality in her performance as Diana. These last two episodes, Chase and Riley have really injected a fresh energy into the show with their work.
6. CALL MY AGENT (DOWN 2)
Writer: Dominic Wilkins / Executive Producer: Jason Reitman
I think it's safe to say the series is on the right track again, although the reappearance of Michelle Yeoh's Melissa Hao is a little concerning since she was one of the weaker aspects of last season. Martin Freeman's return was a welcome surprise (one of the aspects of last season that worked best), but Kristen Bell feels wasted.
7. BOREAS (UP 1)
Writer: Ann Morrow / Executive Producer: Mark Romanek
So far, Boreas is more than making up for the lackluster Human on Ann Morrow's resume. I haven't been particularly impressed with Merritt Wever's role so far, nor could I ever really count myself as a fan of her work, but some of the supporting characters have picked up the slack to keep things interesting.
8. THE SURVIVORS (UP 1)
Writer: Mo Buck / Executive Producer: Tomas Alfredson
The show crazier than ever right now, which I find to be a good thing. The first season was far too dry, and even the season premiere was pretty dull, but that's definitely not a word I would use to describe the series right now.
9. SHE-HULK (UP 1)
Writer: Chad Taylor / Executive Producer: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
This episode was decent since it was nice to have an extended action sequence on the series, something that I feel has been lacking a little bit this season so far.
10. THE CONTROLLERS (UP 1)
Writer: Jimmy Ellis / Executive Producer: Dan Trachtenberg
At times the concept doesn't make a whole lot of sense so far. Control kept things simple yet mysterious. By lifting up the curtain on those doing the controlling, this series has been a mixed bag.
11. MIAMI VICE (DOWN 4)
Writer: Roy Horne / Executive Producer: Peter Berg
This definitely was not my favorite episode of the series, or of this season. The previous two episodes this season were fairly strong, but this just felt like an excuse to have a low-budget episode.
1. ROLLING STONE (-)
Writer: D.R. Cobb / Executive Producer: Oliver Stone
The creation of the character of Jimmy Conroy has clearly shaped the series in a major way since his first appearance as it allows D.R. Cobb to explore different aspects of the early 1970s culture that he never would be able to with Brady or Celeste. I'm really enjoying the direction the series is heading so far this season.
2. CRIME OF THE CENTURY: LEOPOLD & LOEB (-)
Writer: Lon Charles / Executive Producer: Bennett Miller
As we near the halfway point of the season, this particular series is getting more and more ominous in tone. Even though a quick Google search could tell you where this series will ultimately wind up going, the way Lon Charles is depicting Leopold and Loeb make it feel like anything could happen.
3. SHOWTIME (UP 2)
Writers: Mo Buck & Chad Taylor / Executive Producer: Steven Soderbergh
This was easily my favorite episode of the season so far. The chemistry between Nick Offerman and Barry Keoghan has become very strong, with their mentor-mentee relationship being one of the series' strongest aspects.
4. L.A. NOIRE (DOWN 1)
Writer: John Malone / Executive Producer: Gavin O'Connor
Clearly this was a filler episode if there ever was one. That said, the writing by John Malone used it as an opportunity to develop Phelps and his home life even further without worrying about the episode getting too weighed down by another brutal murder.
5. HITMAN (UP 1)
Writer: Dwight Gallo / Executive Producer: Francis Lawrence
Chevy Chase has brought a whole new energy to the season, and Charlotte Riley has been given more chance to show off a personality in her performance as Diana. These last two episodes, Chase and Riley have really injected a fresh energy into the show with their work.
6. CALL MY AGENT (DOWN 2)
Writer: Dominic Wilkins / Executive Producer: Jason Reitman
I think it's safe to say the series is on the right track again, although the reappearance of Michelle Yeoh's Melissa Hao is a little concerning since she was one of the weaker aspects of last season. Martin Freeman's return was a welcome surprise (one of the aspects of last season that worked best), but Kristen Bell feels wasted.
7. BOREAS (UP 1)
Writer: Ann Morrow / Executive Producer: Mark Romanek
So far, Boreas is more than making up for the lackluster Human on Ann Morrow's resume. I haven't been particularly impressed with Merritt Wever's role so far, nor could I ever really count myself as a fan of her work, but some of the supporting characters have picked up the slack to keep things interesting.
8. THE SURVIVORS (UP 1)
Writer: Mo Buck / Executive Producer: Tomas Alfredson
The show crazier than ever right now, which I find to be a good thing. The first season was far too dry, and even the season premiere was pretty dull, but that's definitely not a word I would use to describe the series right now.
9. SHE-HULK (UP 1)
Writer: Chad Taylor / Executive Producer: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
This episode was decent since it was nice to have an extended action sequence on the series, something that I feel has been lacking a little bit this season so far.
10. THE CONTROLLERS (UP 1)
Writer: Jimmy Ellis / Executive Producer: Dan Trachtenberg
At times the concept doesn't make a whole lot of sense so far. Control kept things simple yet mysterious. By lifting up the curtain on those doing the controlling, this series has been a mixed bag.
11. MIAMI VICE (DOWN 4)
Writer: Roy Horne / Executive Producer: Peter Berg
This definitely was not my favorite episode of the series, or of this season. The previous two episodes this season were fairly strong, but this just felt like an excuse to have a low-budget episode.
Boreas: After the show scored less than anticipated in the ratings, the show has been sent back in the editing room to reduce the number of episodes to eight, instead of the ten episodes intended. This decision was made in an effort to reduce the budget, as the show's post production is expensive and the actual production budget will be significantly higher in the upcoming episodes, so the network hopes to decrease its expenses in the hopes for a second season renewal.
Showtime: With the show being a hit with the critics and audiences alike, combined with the loss of star Joe Manganiello, it allowed the production to save enough money to cast expensive actors in guest appearances, with most of them appearing in the next episode, so turn in Wednesday to be surprised.
She-Hulk: Rumors straight out of the writers room indicate that the current season of the comedic superhero legal series helmed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge may very well be its last. The series wasn't the hit expected, but things still aren't set in stone. Perhaps we'll have more on that next week.
Second Half: The network is working hard to start production on its second half series and it is proud to announce that Kristen Stewart has been cast in an unknown series. The star offered a pay cut for the network if it hired a female showrunner and the deal was too good to refuse. Only three women were hired as executive producers for the network, Marielle Heller, Michelle MacLaren and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It is worth noting that both of them were series written by Ann Morrow and it is rumored that she may be behind this series too.
Showtime: With the show being a hit with the critics and audiences alike, combined with the loss of star Joe Manganiello, it allowed the production to save enough money to cast expensive actors in guest appearances, with most of them appearing in the next episode, so turn in Wednesday to be surprised.
She-Hulk: Rumors straight out of the writers room indicate that the current season of the comedic superhero legal series helmed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge may very well be its last. The series wasn't the hit expected, but things still aren't set in stone. Perhaps we'll have more on that next week.
Second Half: The network is working hard to start production on its second half series and it is proud to announce that Kristen Stewart has been cast in an unknown series. The star offered a pay cut for the network if it hired a female showrunner and the deal was too good to refuse. Only three women were hired as executive producers for the network, Marielle Heller, Michelle MacLaren and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It is worth noting that both of them were series written by Ann Morrow and it is rumored that she may be behind this series too.
While many actors who appeared in television series for Last Resort TV also acted in LRF movie, only a few can claim that they have been nominated for both a Golden View and a Golden Reel for an individual acting award. Only five actors can have the honour to call themselves individual Golden View and Golden Reel nominee.
Margo Martindale
Margo Martindale was nominated for a Golden Reel for hhe supporting role in American Outlaws and won a Golden View for her guest appearance in Call My Agent. She also holds the honour to be the only woman to achieve that feat.
Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff was first nominated for his guest appearance in Rolling Stone and was then nominated for his leading role in the LRF movie Harrelson. Both projects were written by D.R. Cobb.
Alden Ehrenreich
The LRF Golden Boy was nominated for countless Golden Reels, twelve to be exact, but his sole Golden View nomination comes from his guest appearance in Call My Agent.
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman is the first actor to be nominated for both a Golden Reel and a Golden View for the same role, appearing as Pudd'nhead Wilson in both the movie Pudd'nhead Wilson and the series Call My Agent.
William Fichtner
William Fichtner was nominated for his work in a lot of ensemble cast, but it's his performances in the movie Teslin, Yukon and the series Gauntlet who were singled out for individual awards.
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