BUILD Series

Based upon Lev Grossman's best-selling books, "The Magicians" centers around Brakebills University, a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity. Olivia Taylor Dudley, who plays Alice Quinn, swings by BUILD to tell us all about the Syfy series.

Best-selling country music artist Kane Brown, an advocate for affordable housing, has partnered with State Farm to discuss how every act of good can make a positive difference, no matter how big or how small. Brown shares his personal experiences with housing instability, volunteering and the impact it’s had on his life. Additionally, he wants to encourage people to make a positive impact in their own neighborhood by finding a volunteer opportunity right for them at www.NeighborhoodofGood.com.

"A.P. Bio" picks up with disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) losing out on his dream job, and in turn, being forced to return to Toledo, Ohio and work as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher. As he comes crashing in to Whitlock High School, Jack makes it absolutely clear he will not be teaching any biology. Realizing he has a room full of honor roll students at his disposal, Jack decides instead to use the kids for his own benefit. Eager to prove that he is still king of the castle, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) struggles to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin.

Approximately 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and it is the fifth leading cancer death in women. Seven-time Olympic medalist, health advocate, mother and ovarian cancer survivor Shannon Miller recently joined Our Way Forward, a program created by TESARO along with advocacy groups to encourage ovarian cancer patients, their loved ones and healthcare providers to rethink how they talk about advanced ovarian cancer. Watch Miller sit down with BUILD to discuss the program and more.

Quinn Perkins (Katie Lowes) arrived at OPA as a baby lawyer with many secrets and has come out as the ex-assassin that is the current strong hand of the gang. She's definitely come a long way from the girl who cried in the bathroom on her first day. She's rash, funny, fierce, and unafraid to say what's on her mind. After her small bout with B613, her loyalty to OPA is unwavering and she's willing to do absolutely anything to protect her friends. Safe to say, she's a strong believer of: "it's only illegal if you get caught." Lowes joins us to talk about the final season of the hit show, "Scandal."

Just in time to make New Year’s resolutions, Lifetime debuts new series, “This Time Next Year,” with Emmy nominee Cat Deeley as the host. The show follows the emotional journeys of ordinary people as they embark on extraordinary missions to change their lives, over the course of just twelve months. But what would have been one year for them, is only moments for viewers as each transformation is revealed instantaneously as participants enter one door and emerge from another, showing off a new version of themselves.

"Every Third Thought" is David Duchovny's follow up to 2015's "Hell or Highwater" that Rolling Stone called "a likable, lyrically tart, vaguely Wilco-ish debut album." The album moves away from the folkier vibe of the debut set into more rock territory. Recorded at Atomic Sound in Brooklyn in December 2016, the album showcases Duchovny's storytelling and playing. Join Duchovny when he stops by to discuss the album.

The campaign, #ThatsHarassment, is a series of 6 short films that depict cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. Based on true stories, the short films illustrate various environments in which harassment occurs: a bar, photography studio and television show set, as well as the doctor’s, lawyer’s and politician’s offices. Director Sigal Avin and producer David Schwimmer joined BUILD to have a conversation about the campaign.

Trucker-hat toting actor and comedian Judah Friedlander hilariously challenges the idea of “American exceptionalism” in his debut Netflix Original stand-up comedy special, “Judah Friedlander: America is the Greatest Country in the United States.” Directed by Friedlander, the 80-minute special follows the comedian across multiple tour stops, taking satirical shots at the world’s heavy issues like U.S. foreign policy, fascism, climate change, mass incarceration and health care.

Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, "Peter Rabbit," the rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.