TV Series Lounge

Expect Alec Hardison to experience some intense feelings on Leverage season 4.

As Leverage prepares to premiere its fourth season on June 26, Aldis Hodge wants viewers to prepare for a deeper relationship between his character and Beth Riesgraf’s Parker.

“It gets very emotional,” Hodge told me today. “They deal with feelings nether of them anticipated and they depend on each other in ways neither anticipated.”

So… does this mean Hardison and Parker will finally get together romantically? Not necessarily.

Hodge would simply tease that viewers will be “pleasantly surprised” by developments between the pair on episodes five and seven of the new season, labeling the latter as a “stepping stone” in their personal growth.

As for Hodge’s real-life relationship with Christian Kane, he makes it clear that it mirrors the brotherly way in which Hodge interacts with Eliot on screen.

“He’s my boy,” Hodge says of his co-star. “We rode up the elevator together and waited in the hallway together for auditions… We shoot pool, cause a bit of trouble off set. We respect each other and need each other on the show and it helps to have that in real life, too.”

Hodge is equally excited to hype the guest stars that he says make season four the best yet.

There’s Leon Rippy, who will come on board as the villainous Latimer (“But is he really a villain?” Hodge teases). And there’s Danny Glover, who will appear on a special episode that Hodge labels his “favorite” in show history.

“It has a very different look, it’s beautifully narrated and it’s a big change for Leverage,” he said of the season’s fifth installment.

Any thoughts?

You can check Leverage Season 4 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

We know for a fact that A.J. Cook and Paget Brewster are season 7 regulars on Criminal Minds. But will there be any more casting changes? Will Hotchner return on season 7? Read below for the answer.

With shooting set to begin next month, CBS and Thomas Gibson appear to be at an impasse in negotiations to bring Hotchner back for season seven this fall.

Matthew Gray Gubler (Reid) spoke with E! Online at the Monte Carlo TV Festival this week and weighed in on the situations with Gibson, Brewster and Cook:

On whether Gibson will be back: “I honestly have no idea, I hope so. I love Thomas, I think Hotch is important to the show, but Hollywood is a strange place.”

On who would take over in Hotch’s place: “Emily (Brewster), I think, would take over as the chief, or Rossi (Joe Mantegna). We do have a lot of characters.”

I don’t know what they’d do. It would suck but they’d figure something out.”

On the ladies’ return: “We lost Paget Brewster and A.J. Cook for no reason at all, on just on a whim, and that is sort of offensive to me because they’re my friends.”

“They did a good job, and the fans liked them. At the same time I understand we are all grownups and six years ago we signed contracts that said they could fire us.”

“So while I don’t like it, I think there are bigger things to worry about in life. Japan, for example had a huge [tsunami] and has a nuclear mess on its hands.”

On whether this caused on-set tension: “No tension, but it makes it harder because for six years we’ve functioned as a unit and then suddenly it’s different.”

“These are my best friends in life, these actors, so losing them changed everything. And so I’m so glad that the band is back together now.”

“I hope that Thomas doesn’t leave. I think Rachel [Nichols] will leave. Which is sad, she’s a nice girl… it was a tough position she came into but like I said it’s a strange situation.”

“It’s Hollywood. But I know that just because she’s not on the show doesn’t mean I won’t talk to her, she’s a friend and I know I’ll speak with her on the weekends.”

“All I know is we’re going to try to keep on maintaining. The spirit on set is very jovial. I think because it’s such a dark show we have to find things to laugh about.”

So what do you think of this spoiler? What are your expectations for Criminal Minds season 7?

You can check Criminal Minds Season 7 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

On the season 6 finale of Bones, we saw the appearance of Tina Majorino. Personally, I like her and the character she portrays. Will we see more of her on season 7? Check the answer below.

“We love Tina,” gushes EP Stephen Nathan, “and would love to have her back next year.”

As far as an abridged season of Bones, Ausiello has some insight.

“I’d say more than 13 but less than 18.”

Bones’ mid-season fill-in, The Finder, is short one main character, Saffron Burrows. Even though no one has been cast yet, intel reveals her replacement will be half her age.

“The new character — Willa — will be around 17. Much like Burrows’ alter ego, Willa has a criminal background and some hidden skills that Walter and Leo will put to good use.”

You can check Bones Season 7 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

The Vampire Diaries season 3 promises some exciting events. To give us more idea about it, Kayla Ewell and Nina Dobrev shared some additional spoilers through TV Guide.

Kayla Ewell gave us the statement below:

“I’m thinking she’s not a ghost, but more of an angel or good spirit coming back to help Jeremy,” Ewell offers. “Vicki really, really loves Jeremy, so [I think] she’s going to try to come back and help him any way she can. But also, wherever Vicki goes, she stirs up trouble. Her intentions may be good and pure, but [I suspect] there’s going to be lots of trouble going on.” Kayla goes on to tease she’ll have “unfinished business with my brother, my boyfriend, my ex boyfriend, with so many people; “I’m coming back with a vengeance. It’s going to get crazy.”

Nina Dobrev speaks about the love triangle on season 3.

“It’s going to be interesting what happens next,” Dobrev told us. ”I really would like to see the whole play on Elena and Damon’s relationship, what kind of repercussions and what kind of consequences there will be, and what kind of awkwardness there will be. There’s so many ways it could go. You always want what you can’t have, and that’s why for so long [the writers] have been keeping [Elena and Damon] apart because they want the fans to want what they can’t have,” Nina teases. “Now that Stefan is gone Elena will want what she can’t have and she’ll miss him and wonder if he’s ok, and I think it will make their relationship stronger.”

So any thoughts about these spoilers? Are you excited for The Vampire Diaries season 3?

You can check other The Vampire Diaries Season 3 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

Psych season 6 really gets exciting with its guest stars. They are Danny Glover, Michael Trucco, Wade Boggs and Molly Ringwald. But wait there’s still more.

But fans might be most excited for a role that is yet to be cast: a future episode of the USA hit will focus on Juliet’s father; specifically, Shawn and Gus’ attempt to repair the relationship between dad and daughter, as Juliet shares information with her pops that may even prompt him to give up a life of crime.

UPDATE: William Shatner has been cast in the role of Juliet’s father!

You can check Psych Season 6 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

Ray McKinnon is set to join Sons of Anarchy season 4.

The actor, best known for portraying Reverend Smith on Deadwood, will come on board the FX drama as a prosecutor described by the network as “an independent thinker and somewhat odd.” Look for him to target the renegade biker boys.

He won’t be the only one setting his sights on the Sons, either. Rockmond Dunbar will guest star next season as the new sheriff in Charming.

Sons of Anarchy season 4 premieres on September.

If you like to see Castle once more, then you are lucky as the said show is set to air on TNT.

The cable network has acquired the rights to the ABC series and will begin airing on TNT in the summer of 2012.

“With the addition of Castle, TNT continues to build a collection of hit shows that will perfectly complement our high-profile original series,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

TNT also secured the right to Hawaii Five-0 earlier this year and will add it to its lineup in 2014.

Both shows join The Mentalist, which recently enjoyed a strong opening in its Wednesday 7-9 p.m. timeslot on TNT.

Any thoughts about this news?

You can check Castle Season 4 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

I know most, if not all, fans of The Walking Dead are excited some promotional photos from season 2. So here it is!

The network released the first new promotional photo for upcoming episodes, which have started shooting and which will air some time in the fall.

Said Executive Producer/Writer/Director Frank Darabont in a statement:

“At this moment, I’m standing on a stretch of post-apocalypse interstate in Georgia, littered with abandoned cars and blessing my good luck to be reunited with our amazing cast, and our fantastic directors and crew. Across the board, there are none better. It’s great to be shooting again. I think we’ve embarked on a great season.”

So what do you think of this photo?

You can check The Walking Dead Season 2 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

I am not really a great fan of this Harry’s Law season 2 spoiler.

There are only four mainstays on Harry’s Law Office, and now they removed half of them.

TV Line reports that Brittany Snow and Ali Ameen have exited the NBC series, with insiders referring to the move as a “mutual decision” arrived at between the actors and the producers.

Harry’s Law was an unexpected hit for NBC when it came along at midseason.

However, there was never really any place for Snow’s Jenna, a secretary, or Ameen’s Malcom, a paralegal. Both could apper again as guest stars.

I think the positive side on this is that they’ll introduce new characters. But who are they?

You can check Harry’s Law Season 2 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.

I know you are excited to read the latest casting changes on 90210.

Last month, AnnaLynne McCord said stars had been informed that the show would be making changes. TV Line now reports a major one: Trevor Donovan is out as a series regular.

Donovan’s Teddy was a major focus of season three, as he came out of the closet and won Prom King. Viewers haven’t seen the last of him, at least, as insiders say the character will appear on approximately five episodes.

Said Donovan in a statement:

“I look back on getting this real-life story line as a blessing. To be able to simultaneously take on a challenging role and bring awareness to a relevant social issue was a win-win for me. I’m looking forward to what opportunities and adventures lie ahead.”

You can check 90210 Season 4 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.