Stars: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, Daniel Petronijevic, Richard Zeppieri, Patrick McManus, Edie Inksetter, Thomas Mitchell, Nazneen Contractor, K. C. Collins | Written by Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger | Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman
Superfan Chris Rock reboots the death-trap-based Saw franchise with this spin-off torture horror that plays like a detective thriller. The result isn’t perfect, but it ticks enough of the right boxes to get the job done.
Chris Rock (who also served as producer and clearly had a hand in the script) stars as Detective Zeke Banks, a loner who’s been the pariah of his police department ever since he turned in a dirty cop for shooting a witness. That precinct-wide resentment isn’t helped by the fact that he’s also the son of revered – and now retired – former head of the Metro police, Marcus Banks (Samuel L. Jackson).
However, Zeke’s...
Superfan Chris Rock reboots the death-trap-based Saw franchise with this spin-off torture horror that plays like a detective thriller. The result isn’t perfect, but it ticks enough of the right boxes to get the job done.
Chris Rock (who also served as producer and clearly had a hand in the script) stars as Detective Zeke Banks, a loner who’s been the pariah of his police department ever since he turned in a dirty cop for shooting a witness. That precinct-wide resentment isn’t helped by the fact that he’s also the son of revered – and now retired – former head of the Metro police, Marcus Banks (Samuel L. Jackson).
However, Zeke’s...
- 5/13/2021
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Hey, Riverdale fans. Unfortunately, we have some unpleasant news for you guys. It's one of those times again where we have to tell you that your favorite show will not be airing a new episode for a while. The next, new episode for Riverdale's current season 3 is episode 18. It already didn't air this past Wednesday, April 3, 2019, and it won't be airing this Wednesday, April 10, 2019 either. So, when will your favorite show be back on the air with the brand new episode 18? The good news is we have an answer for you. Episode 18 is officially scheduled to air on Wednesday night, April 17, 2019 in its usual 7 pm central time slot. So, definitely be sure to mark that very important date down on your TV show calendars. So, what will be airing in place of Riverdale this Wednesday night, April 10, 2019? Well, according to the TV Guide listings, the CW will be airing a...
- 4/8/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Vulture Watch What will become of Daisy Channing and her story? Has the Shoot the Messenger TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Wgn America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Shoot the Messenger, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? A Wgn America political-crime thriller Shoot the Messenger stars Elyse Levesque, Lucas Bryant, Lyriq Bent, Alex Kingston, Hannah Anderson, Ari Cohen, Edie Inksetter, Maurice Dean Wint, Araya Mengesha, Shadia Ali, Rick Fox, Ed Robertson, Jamaal Magliore, Jordana Ortiz, Al Sapienza, Nicholas Campbell, Ed Robertson, and Brenda Bazinet. The Canadian drama centers on young reporter Daisy Channing (Levesque), who is trying...
- 2/28/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Wgn America. Episodes: Eight (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: February 26, 2018 — present. Series status: Cancelled. Performers include: Elyse Levesque, Lucas Bryant, Lyriq Bent, Alex Kingston, Hannah Anderson, Ari Cohen, Edie Inksetter, Maurice Dean Wint, Araya Mengesha, Shadia Ali, Rick Fox, Ed Robertson, Jamaal Magliore, Jordana Ortiz, Al Sapienza, Nicholas Campbell, Ed Robertson, and Brenda Bazinet. TV show description: Originally airing in the Fall of 2016 in Canada, and cancelled by CBC, the Shoot the Messenger TV show is Canadian political-crime thriller. The drama centers on the complications which exist in relationships between reporters and the police. The story follows young reporter Daisy Channing (Levesque), who is trying to strike a balance between her fledgling career...
- 2/27/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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