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turning into a literal circus? Will Rumple‘s hostages be released? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.

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‘ holiday episodes. Will he be back at all this season? –Diane

You have great timing, because when I asked showrunner Gary Glasberg about it the other day, he and the writers happened to be in the process of breaking the episode that brings Tony’s dad back for another encore, with an eye on a possible March airdate. “We’re actually planning to see Mr. Robert Wagner a

character become a “love interest” for Agent Pride, now that she is widowed and he is divorced? I thought they had great chemistry and would love to see it develop. –Loretta

Let’s allow the widow to weep just a bit, yes? Exec producer Gary Glasberg allowed that such a match-up is “very feasible” though not on the drawing board, yet. “We’re in the process of figuring out our Back 9 right now,” he said, “but we’ve been so pleased with everybody we’ve had on the guest cast.”

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in Episode 13, “Canaries.” Any idea of what can we expect? –Catarina

Showrunner Marc Guggenheim sums it up as “a really cool episode” in which Lotz appears as (of course) Sara and Peter Stormare (

) reprises his role as the villain Vertigo, which is a purposeful season-premiere callback. “It’s an episode where a lot of things that we’ve been doing and setting up during the season really sort of come together,” Guggenheim says of the intent to bring things “full circle.” He adds, “It’s not a ‘climactic’ kind of episode, but there’s a feeling of a big payoff by the end of it.”

When I spoke to Marc Guggenheim two weeks ago, there was no word yet on a possible encore for the Suicide Squad’s sharpshooter.

Will’s about to find out that being gay and a popular country music artist don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The ABC soap is casting the recurring role of Kevin Shay, an openly gay singer-songwriter who is one of the most successful in all of Nashville. Kevin is described as handsome, tough — a “man’s man.” Which we

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spoilers on Leslie Thompkins and Jim Gordon, for when the show returns (on Jan. 5). Have any to share? –Mickey

Hmm, already I’ve had both EP Danny Cannon and new recurring player Morena Baccarin preview Leslie’s arrival/impact on Jim’s life. So instead I will share with you the latest casting calls – including John Grayson and Mary Lloyd, teenage circus performers who will figure into Episode 16 and hint at the origin of a certain Boy Wonder. Episode 17, meanwhile, will introduce two recurring characters: Dr. Dulmacher (aka another Dollmaker), this time conceived as a mad European scientist, and Reggie Payne, an old army buddy of Alfred’s who has gone a bit to seed.

I can meet you halfway, Pam, with this pair of provocative sound bites from Michaela Conlin: “I hear that Angela’s going to go undercover this season, and that we’re going to find out her real name. I’m dying to know what it is!”

really gone, or is the show going to delve more into the hat’s powers through the rest of the season? –Kip

I for some reason assumed that Blue & Co. had been quietly released during all the winter finale drama, but I was, well, wrong. “They’re still stuck in the hat,” series cocreator Adam Horowitz assured me. “And that issue is dealt with early on in [Season] 4B,” premiering March 1.

Any chance you talked with David Amann about the future of

? He has to know whether or not they should start wrapping up the storylines, doesn’t he? –Mandy

I did my best to nudge Amann on that issue — namely, the need to sign both Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic for any possible Season 8 (and beyond) – but the truth is that such matters are hammered out by other Powers That Be. “It’s kind of not up to me or [series creator] Andrew [Marlowe] – it’s really between the studio and [the actors],” he deferred. “We don’t have any control over that process, but internally we hope this all gets resolved sooner rather than later, so we can move forward.”

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I seem to recall reading on TVLine that Billy Burke was going to be making an appearance on

. Would you happen to have any scoop on that? –Estee

Yes, Burke will appear in the final two episodes of the season (airing Jan. 12 and 19) when Phillip Stroh resurfaces with a possible ace up his sleeve. Now representing himself in court, “Stroh has a right, as the defendant and as his own counselor, to interview the state’s witnesses — and part of the deal that he is forcing them to make includes an interview with Rusty Beck” aka the lad he’s tried to snuff on

occasions, show boss James Duff previews. Seeing the two

“is pretty awesome,” Duff says. “You have two amazing actors there in the room.”

fans. Care to be good to us some more? –SCDL

You know how Melina Kanakaredes will be guest-starring in a Spring 2015 episode? Here’s the 411 on her role: The

alum is playing Karen, a Special Agent with the ATF who is tracking a serial arsonist with whom, we come to find out, she has a personal vendetta.

As suggested by this piece of casting, Season 2B “absolutely” will delve into the mysterious Melinda May’s backstory, EP Maurissa Tancharoen assured me. “The long-awaited Cavalry story

There’s so much going on between the Grounders and the Ark survivors that one group — the kids at Mount Weather — don’t even make an appearance. Meanwhile, as Clarke tries to find a way to save Finn, flashbacks reveal why Raven owes him her life.

! Do you have any news on what’s coming up for him in 2015? — Maria

No good, Maria. No good is coming up for Kai. Executive producer Caroline Dries says the title for the Jan. 22 episode, “Woke Up With a Monster,” is directly related to Elena and Kai’s new situation. He’s not going to lift his cloaking spell until he gets exactly what he wants — and he wants to merge.

I don’t want to wait until January. What can you tell me about

How’s this, Katie: Now that baby Hope is back in town, we’ll be learning more about her, including any powers she might already be developing. “We want to explore what makes the child of Klaus, a hybrid, and Hayley, a werewolf, completely different from any other child on this planet,” exec producer Michael Narducci says. “You’ll begin to see certain signs — subtle at first, then maybe not-so-subtle — in terms of how this baby is something completely unique.”

What’s the deal with Mindy Kaling’s mysterious black-and-white photos of her as a nurse and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Chris Messina dancing? Can we expect a 1940s dream sequence episode of

to the Fox comedy. But as a consolation prize, I can scoop for you that the role of Danny’s younger half-sister Dani – who was briefly glimpsed last season — apparently is being recast. To that end, the show is seeking a 12- or 13-year-old to play a restless and surly Goth type.

No word yet — on the eve of the season finale — but to hear one of the leads tell it, you better cross all your fingers and toes. “Where we end up at the end of this season, I hope it’s not the end,” Christopher Gorham shared with TVLine. “We don’t end the season on a cliffhanger in the traditional sense, so it

be the end. But it’s not the end that I think the audience would be happy with. And it’s certainly not how we would want to wrap up these characters’ stories.”

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Thank you for Major Crimes insides much appreciated :)

I’m kind of looking at Castle like this is the last season. Hope I’m wrong…but then again, for a show that used to be a must-watch, I’m two episodes behind and dragging my feet on it.

Everyone at Castle needs to figure stuff out!! Lol. Nathan says it’s not up to him, Amann says it’s not up to him… SOMEONE figure out what needs to be done and resign everyone!!

It’s best for it not to be between openly discussed or determined by the showrunners and the actors. Obviously the actors know whether they want to remain on the show ultimately, but the agents and studio are the ones dealing with that and playing hardball about who’s worth what to whom. It’s not a good idea for it to get too close to the situation on set. Could lead to unnecessary drama and sour relationships, besides which it’s not like David can say ‘oh pay’em whatever they want.’ It’s not his money. Really he’s hired by ABC the way the actors are. Rather than being on the other side of the negotiation, he’s on the same side. His job may depend on them wanting to continue with the show, but so does the key grip’s. It was never up to him. I feel like it’s a matter of time. I’d be stunned if they wrapped it up this year. I’m guessing Stana and Nathan will want producer credits. Not unusual at this stage of a show to grant that.

The second half of episodes this season for castle will be telling. I will look for clues for whether or not the show will get a 8th season. It will come down to Nathan and Stana re-signing their contracts and not so much ratings.

I suspect it won’t be a problem. If ABC care enough about the series they will offer improved contracts to them both and leave on the table as long as possible, literally down to the wire. I think this will likely happen, so when the usual flood of renewals from ABC come in next year, and Castles the last one, it’ll be a late announcement lol.

As popular as Castle still is… I am sure they would be smart to at least go for one more season.

I agree, if ABC has to make a few concessions and make it the final season so be it. I just can’t see it ending after this season.

But logically & storyline wise Castle needs a Season 8 but not more. So signing the two leads up for 1 more season should not be that hard right? It would give the writers ample time to close up all the important arcs & even give a good send off to Rick’s dad (cause James Brolin is too good of an actor to miss out on another appearance). Most importantly they can give all the longtime fans the excellent farewell they deserve.

I will be glad that Will stop playing the closet because he isn’t good at it. More people are going to know that he isn’t in love with any women but he got the hot for a red blood men.

I assume Sara will haunt Laurel in some way considering who else is back.

Laurel will probably see Sara as an effect of Vertigo

Amann’s answer is pretty interesting: “We don’t have any control over that process, but internally we hope this all gets resolved sooner rather than later, so we can move forward.”

Since this is one of the many ABC shows produced by ABC Studios, that seems like a vote of confidence from the network. Still, if it ends up being a done deal, they’d probably want it finalized by the winter TCAs. I guess. It would be interesting to know what’s holding up the proceedings.

Two word answer….Nathan Fillion. That’s what’s holding it up. If he no return, Castle kaput.

Nothing wrong with Nathan ‘holding up the proceedings’ as it were. He’s the titular character and it’s a lot of work. If ABC’s making bank, he deserves a fair cut.

I can’t wait to see what the writer will come up with the Arrow’s series. I still hope that it will be good news for all the Sara’s fan.

I hope Covert Affairs is renewed! It’s such a good show and whenever it ends it deserves a decent send off! I don’t think this would be it and the fans want more!

At the least it should get a mini season to wrap things up like White Collar did.

Thanks for answering my question. I Am so excited to see this “showdown”…now if only Stroh would demand to interview Brenda. ;)

“Raven owns him her life” I swear if Raven dies in Finn’s place I’m going to be crazy pissed. They better not kill her off.

I think she own him her life because he took the fall for her crime on the ark because she would have been killed since she’s 18. I hope they don’t kill her character off either.

Canaries! I’m all for the elements of plot coming together. That’s why I’ve been hanging on, to see where they’re going with it. They have yet to disappoint me.

We need more Deadshot. We just… need more Deadshot.

Oh, you mean the contract problem is a thing? I thought that was just overreacting fans. *sigh* Well, I hope things go well, though why they wouldn’t is beyond me…

I hope that the Task Force X which include Deadshot would get their own CW series.

As long as Diggle makes appearances once in a while, I’m fine with that.

I forgot to include Diggle. He would be perfect on the Task Force X. I hope that he would appear on both Arrow and the Task Force X. I hope that Harley Quinn will appear on either the Arrow or the Flash. Better yet I hope that Harley Quinn will appear in the new Supergirl series.

I’m curious as to how she’d show up on Supergirl. I admit, my knowledge of Supergirl is rudimentary at best, but I don’t know when their paths would have crossed. But I *do* know that Harley is slated for the Suicide Squad movie, played by Margot Robbie.

Sorry, guys….but TFX/Suicide Squad is waaaaaay too un-CW for the CW. Never gonna happen, beyond occasional appearances on Arrow and perhaps Flash.

Very true. I see it animated on Adult Swim. But we still need more Deadshot, regardless.

As much as I would love a Task X show on the CW linked to the universe of Arrow/Flash, I have just heard of the movie Suicid Squad as another Batman v Superman spinoff with Will Smith as Deadshot; Jared Leto as the Joker, etc. I guess with this movie in development there is very few chance to have a SQ serie now.

I totally agree with u we need more Deadshot how come the producer has not decided or there has not been talks to make a encore where we can see him again. Too bad. He needs to be back. lets cross fingers that he will be.

I didn’t see much wrong with the Falling Skies report, the casting was known for months but you had information that arguably wasn’t covered by Deadline. Perhaps you could slip into an inside scoop or when you next cover the series.

Any news about Beauty and the Beast, who is my favorite serie.When does it start in 2015 -

Am rather disappointed in the spoilers for the Originals. The second half of the season is going to be about the baby and her power? Wow, I wonder if they ran out of ideas regarding storylines for the originals themselves. I would have thought with all that history there should be something else they could pursue. I hope they don’t do that rapid aging plot device they always do on kids. This is starting to sound an awful lot like breaking dawn (sigh).

Of course the baby is ‘special’ she is part snowflake on her mothers side. Sigh what happened to the ‘darker, more adult vampire show’ we were promised? So so so so much potential just thrown away.

Thank you as always for the H50 scoop, and for covering the show so often! =)

Thanks for the NCIS spoiler. Two Tony-related scoops this week! It feels like, well, Christmas! Thank you and Happy Holidays.

I agree. I wonder why Senior will be appearing in more than one episode this spring.. I wish it meant that we were getting a multi episode Tony arc. Wouldn’t that be great!

Ok so how do Kai’s powers work exactly, Yeah he got bucket loads of traveler magic from mystic falls but the more he keeps using the clocking spell, the more the traveler magic drains out of him right? And wen the magic leaves Kai will it go back to form the MF dome?

Not looking forward to Steroline, their relationship was propped up at Liz’s expense, who will probably die so as to just seal the deal.

Seeing Mr. Wagner more than once this season is very good news! Love how Wagner, Weatherly and Harmon all play off each other so well

In The Originals, do you think baby Hope will be a sort of Togepi? Remember that baby pokemon thatcould make sudden things happen. How about that for baby Hope?

I love NCIS, but I really wish they’d stop pushing Robert Wagner/DiNozzo Senior. We see more of him than all the other family members combined, and I’m just on overload. As for NCIS-NO, I don’t want Pride with anybody but his wife. Why can’t TPTB on this show let a couple be married?

I can’t wait to see Agent May backstory, I always wonder why her nickname is Cavalry.

Any news about The Following? Will the network repeat any episodes before airing new ones?

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