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- 'Jessica Jones' season 2 will have all female directors: A step forward?Executive producer Melissa Rosenberg recently revealed that upcoming episodes of the Netflix superhero show will all be directed by women. The announcement comes as a lack of female directors in Hollywood continues to stir discussion.
- How 'This Is Us,' a warm-hearted family drama, became TV hitIt's not a new superhero show or crime drama. Yet the NBC show 'Us' has become one of the fall TV season's biggest successes so far and it seems to have achieved that by drawing in viewers with a story of everyday people dealing with relatable problems.
- Gwen Stefani to return to 'The Voice': Are coach shake-ups a good thing?Stefani, who has appeared on the show as a coach in the past, will reportedly be back for the program's next season, while current coach Miley Cyrus will depart. Do these coach changes keep viewers interested or should the lineup be more stable?
- Characters' pasts revealed in latest episode of 'This Is Us,' NBC's new hitA new episode of 'Us' explored more of the childhoods of the three characters at the center of the show. The program has become a hit for network NBC, drawing more viewers last week than NBC's success 'The Voice.'
- First LookDWTS recap: Who performed best during an inspirational eveningOn the latest episode of 'Dancing With the Stars,' contestants performed routines based on a memorable year in their lives.
- New Sarah Jessica Parker HBO show 'Divorce' has comedic misstepsParker stars as Frances, a woman who is going through a divorce with Robert (Thomas Haden Church). The central relationship is captivating.
- First Look'The Voice' goes country with Faith Hill, Tim McGraw joining show as advisorsFaith Hill and Tim McGraw will serve as advisors on 'Voice' later this season. Meanwhile, how are new coaches Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys doing on the NBC reality competition?
- 'Iron Fist' to debut in March: Is Marvel's Netflix strategy working?The release date for Marvel's fourth and final (for now) Netflix series has been announced. As the initial plan nears its end, how are the Marvel Netflix series being received by critics and audiences?
- 'Luke Cage' wins over critics, as it makes a push for superhero diversity'Cage' stars Mike Colter as the superhero of the same name. It's Netflix's newest TV program about Marvel superheroes living in New York City, and more are planned.
- What does the first transgender child actor mean for TV casting?'Modern Family' will debut a transgender character played by an openly transgender child actor this week, a move some hope will open the door for other transgender actors to take roles representing their community.
- A preview for 'The Flash' season 3: Are the CW's superheroes succeeding?The CW's hit superhero show 'Flash' debuts its third season on Oct. 4.
- 'Will & Grace' stars in pro-Clinton video: Do endorsements have an effect?The cast of the NBC hit sitcom 'Will & Grace' teamed up again to create a video for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.Â
- Judge leaves 'Great British Bake Off': What's behind the show's appeal?Judge Mary Berry will reportedly not appear on the program once it moves to Britain's Channel 4. Fellow judge Paul Hollywood, however, says he'll remain.Â
- Why the definition of a 'hit' TV show has changedNetwork shows get ratings that would have gotten them canceled decades ago, while streaming services like Netflix release few figures. How do we know now if a TV show is a success?
- What drew viewers to the deceptively simple show 'This is Us'?'Us' features no superheroes or explosions. Yet the trailer for the NBC TV show 'Us,' which premiered on Sept. 20 and depicts everyday people with relatable problems, became a huge success. What about the clip appealed to viewers and will the trailer's success translate to viewership numbers?
- Here's what the new 'Game of Thrones' Emmys record means for TV'Thrones' has become the most-honored fictional program in Emmys history after the show's wins at the 2016 Emmy Awards, passing NBC's comedy 'Frasier.' What does this new record-setting say about today's industry?
- Are the Emmys stuck in a rut?Many critics are predicting the winners for some of the top prizes – best drama series and best comedy series – will be the same as last year. Is that a problem when there are so many TV options today? Or are possible winners 'Game of Thrones' and 'Veep' simply the best options out there?
- Emmy Awards 2016: Should entertainment be free of politics?Politics and entertainment has a long history in the United States. But does using entertainment platforms to deliver political messages adversely affect the democratic process?
- Sofia Vergara highest-paid TV actress: Why there's less of a pay gap for TVSofia Vergara and Kaley Cuoco top the TV pay scale for women. The difference between the highest-paid actors and actresses on TV is less glaring than for film stars.
- 'America's Got Talent': Who won, how it finds success during the summerA winner was crowned during the most recent season finale of 'Talent,' which appears to have become a summer staple for many viewers, judging from its ratings success.