Watch my reaction and review of The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 on HBO as I dive into the 8:00 AM hour where the shift is hitting Mel King harder than anyone else. Between my acute secondhand deposition stress and her literal head injury thanks to "Bike Fall Guy," Mel is at a clinical breaking point. Plus, the continuing baby mystery! And don't miss my GORY GLORY award, now a weekly segment.

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BP: Through the roof

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Let's talk about #TellMeLies Season 3 episodes 1, 2, and 3 on Hulu with my reaction and review! Stephen DeMarco is officially back and more demonic than ever. I'm asking the question we’re all terrified of: Is the "Stephen the Devil DeMarco Dad Era" officially upon us? Let’s break down the secrets, the toxicity, and that massive baby bombshell.Key Points Covered:Stephen’s "villain" evolution in Season 3.My reaction to and review of the first three episodes.Decoding Bree’s secret and Lucy’s newest mistakes.Predictions: Is a baby really on the way? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE for weekly videos! I'm also covering The Pitt on HBO and soon, School Spirits on Paramount+. Stick with me for more TV Talk!Season 3 trailer preview: https://youtu.be/8KZaxMd4vyY Emotional Weather Warning: https://youtube.com/shorts/iQ2FFKUp_6M?feature=shareFrom HULU: "Tell Me Lies” Season 3 follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy with which she wants nothing to do. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviors. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.The series stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Cat Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Alicia Crowder and Costa D’Angelo.Meaghan Oppenheimer serves as executive producer and showrunner. Emma Roberts, co-founder Karah Preiss and Matt Matruski executive produce under their Belletrist banner, and Laura Lewis executive produces for Rebelle Media. Shannon Gibson, Stephanie Noonan and Sam Schlaifer also serve as executive producers, and Tyne Rafaeli is executive producer and director. Adapted from Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, Lovering serves as a consulting producer. The Hulu Original series is produced by 20th Television.Tell Me Lies is based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel.🛍️ Shop with me: Official Merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/Amazon (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/mediamelanieFollow me on Instagram for my LIVE Weekend Watch every Friday: https://www.instagram.com/mediamelanie/#

The School Spirits Season 3 trailer and promotional poster is finally here, and it changes EVERYTHING! I'm breaking down that shocking dollhouse fire, the secret behind Split River’s origins, and whether or not Simon can finally escape. Plus, more on Dr. Hunter-Price played by icon Jennifer Tilly. What was your favorite part of the trailer? Do you think Split River is getting demolished? Let me know your theories in the comments! Watch + Subscribe on YouTube for more TV Talk.4:25: Trailer Breakdown21:21: Theories26:06: Megan & Nate Trinrud (Showrunners) latest interviewSubscribe for everything SCHOOL SPIRITS (Paramount+). I'll be back with 3 videos a week during Season 3, plus any news/teasers/trailer updates before then. Shop with me:👉 Official Merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/🛍️Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mediamelanieSeason 3 Logline from Paramount Plus: "Maddie must face the dangerous mystery behind Split River High School in order to save her best friend (Simon) who might be lost forever." Screen Rant interview: https://screenrant.com/school-spirits-season-3-trailer-megan-nate-trinrud-answers/ Photo Credits, Paramount+: https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/school-spirits/photos?episode=26149 Season 3 Teaser Breakdown: https://youtu.be/dIDQnv52aok?si=GlUUDG062ZIo-2GA Is Split River Cursed: https://youtu.be/FFH4p8OMzso?si=VfqVBZ93n9RkiPVW Interview with "Alice" Mr. Martin's fiancee played by Aisling Goodman: https://www.youtube.com/live/na8HyCsfDdA?si=Kq3LPDES93M4qIrQ&t=1278 School Spirits Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUOHxBENeW7RVVbzCghPujezNzvAJA8X&si=yhc5x2OU11cTknBEFrom Paramount Plus: Season three of School Spirits plunges Maddie Nears and her friends into a deeper, darker mystery as the veil between worlds grows dangerously thin, delivering twists that challenge everything they thought they knew. After clawing her way back to life, Maddie struggles with terrifying visions and the weight of protecting both the living and the dead while Simon – trapped in the afterlife – becomes obsessed with the secrets buried in Split River High’s scars. Why have so many people died at Split River High? What was Mr. Martin warning them about? As they search for answers, new dangers and dark secrets begin to surface. School Spirits stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer, Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin, Ci Hang Ma as Quinn, Miles Elliot as Yuri and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark.Newcomers this season include recurring guest stars Jennifer Tilly as Dr. Hunter-Price, Ari Dalbert as Kyle and Erika Swayze as Livia, who join returning recurring guest stars Maria Dizzia as Sandra, Patrick Gilmore as Mr. Anderson, Alex Zahara as Principal Hartman, Ian Tracey as Sheriff Baxter, Jess Gabor as Janet and Zack Calderon as Diego. Produced by Paramount Television Studios, School Spirits was created by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, who are co-showrunners and executive producers on the series. Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars, Bridgerton) also serves as co-showrunner and executive producer. List serves as an executive producer on the series.

Watch my reaction and review of The Pitt Season 2 Episode 1 (7AM / Hour 1) — a new attending arrives and the power dynamics shift fast. Will Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi) hold the line, or clash with the Pitt’s chaos? Will Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) actually take that sabbatical… or will something stop him? And is Dr. Mel King (Taylor Dearden) too quirky this season? Let’s dive in! Be sure to follow me here and SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE for more TV talk! I'm also covering Tell Me Lies on Hulu and coming soon School Spirits on Paramount+. Logline from HBO: The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh. All images credited to HBO/Warner Brothers: https://press.wbd.com/us/property/pitt/imagesShop merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/

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Coming in hot with everything we know about Heated Rivalry Season 2 so far (Crave/HBO). I dive into Rachel Reid's The Long Game adaptation, Jacob Tierney's plan for a sophomore season (and spinoffs?), production windows, and when we might see the beloved gay hockey romance on our screens again. Plus, a quick chat about Heated Rivalry Emmys eligibility, and Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams on Quinn's new audio series, Ember and Ice: https://www.tryquinn.com/series/ember-and-ice‬

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Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rosanov delivered standout performances in HEATED RIVALRY SEASON 1. Huge thank you to Jacob Tierney, ‪CraveCanada‬, and ‪HBO‬for bringing this story to life on our screens and to Rachel Reid for writing the books.

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Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 6, "The Cottage" on HBO as I dive into the Season 1 finale and what it means for Hollanov moving into Season 2 of Rachel Reid's Game Changers book adaptation by Jacob Tierney. I get into the humor, tender moments, and Yuna's reaction to her and David learning that Shane has been involved with Ilya Rosanov since the summer before their rookie season. What an incredible season of television!

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Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rosanov delivered standout performances in HEATED RIVALRY SEASON 1. Huge thank you to Jacob Tierney, ‪CraveCanada‬, and ‪HBO‬for bringing this story to life on our screens and to Rachel Reid for writing the books. What did YOU think of "The Cottage" Season 1 finale episode?

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Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 5, "I'll Believe in Anything" on HBO as I dive into this being the most yearning-filled show of the year, the journey from the sunny 2017 Tampa Bay All-Star game to the somber streets of Russia, and how I am a total wreck. We need to talk about that phone call, the "Best Friend" pact, and THAT ending with Scott Hunter! Crave Canada and Jacob Tierney - thank you for this show and thanks to HBO for streaming it in the states.

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Tell Me Lies Season 3 is almost here! I'm here to preview Season 3 and break down the trailer, get into an essential Season 2 recap to get you ready, and share everything we know about the new season on Hulu.

Will this be the final season of #TellMeLies? Will Bree and Evan actually marry? What drama unfolds in Stephen and Lucy’s latest attempt at a relationship?

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Season 3 Synopsis: “While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions... As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle.”

Tell Me Lies is based on Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel.

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Watch my review the of IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 episode 8 finale "Winter Storm" as I dive into Pennywise and the time element, the surprise Beverly Marsh tie-in with Mrs. Kersh at Juniper Hill, the return of *that* character who helped save the day, and what could come next in the 1935 timeline in Season 2. Plus, will Lilly Bainbridge or her family ever come into play again? What a great job tying together the IT movies and TV series! What did you think of this season? Let me know in the comments!

SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more TV Talk!Correction: 6:29 - shop the link here in the description instead🛍️ Official Merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/ 🛒 Shop My Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mediamelanie (affiliate)Check out my #TheInstitute Season 1 (MGM+reviews); I'll be back for Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUOHxBENeW6eiNqQA8R2RVWzebTteY42&si=opz8MmWRLH2yGm1rFrom HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 4, "Rose" on HBO as I dive into the Rose Landry (Sophie Nélisse) and Shane of it all, and where that will leave Shane & Ilya longterm. Plus, HEATED RIVALRY IS RENEWED FOR SEASON 2! LET'S GOOOOO! Don't miss the YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it drops in 2026).

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