>1969: Dark Shadows' Quentin was shocked to see Laura.
1983: Kristian Alfonso debuted as Hope on Days of our Lives.
2009: Guiding Light's Olivia poured her heart out at Gus's grave.
2011: ABC canceled All My Children and One Life to Live."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On Backstage Wife, Mary went to a portrait sitting at Ken Page's studio. Ken's sister Sandra arrived while Mary was in the dressing room very upset with Ken because he did not want her to see Mary's friend,...
1983: Kristian Alfonso debuted as Hope on Days of our Lives.
2009: Guiding Light's Olivia poured her heart out at Gus's grave.
2011: ABC canceled All My Children and One Life to Live."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On Backstage Wife, Mary went to a portrait sitting at Ken Page's studio. Ken's sister Sandra arrived while Mary was in the dressing room very upset with Ken because he did not want her to see Mary's friend,...
- 4/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
>1969: Dark Shadows' Quentin was shocked to see Laura.
1983: Kristian Alfonso debuted as Hope on Days of our Lives.
2009: Guiding Light's Olivia poured her heart out at Gus's grave.
2011: ABC canceled All My Children and One Life to Live."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On Backstage Wife, Mary went to a portrait sitting at Ken Page's studio. Ken's sister Sandra arrived...
1983: Kristian Alfonso debuted as Hope on Days of our Lives.
2009: Guiding Light's Olivia poured her heart out at Gus's grave.
2011: ABC canceled All My Children and One Life to Live."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On Backstage Wife, Mary went to a portrait sitting at Ken Page's studio. Ken's sister Sandra arrived...
- 4/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The midseason finale introduced the strongest potential suspect yet — and by ‘introduced,’ I mean the murderer was right under the twins’ noses all along!
Just when I thought I had The Lying Game all figured out, the March 12 spring finale proved there’s no telling what’s going to happen next in Phoenix. Though we still don’t have a definitive answer about who killed Derek and Theresa, a surprising — and seemingly guilty — party emerged as a new suspect this week. Are you ready? It’s kind of a doozy…
Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
It’s Thayer (Christian Alexander)! Yes, shortly after Emma (Alexandra Chando) stomped on his heart — I’ll get to that later, I promise — he pulled a crowbar out of his couch and wreaked havoc on his bedroom, ending the episode looking at a shattered picture of Emma.
Is that the same crowbar he used to kill Derek?...
Just when I thought I had The Lying Game all figured out, the March 12 spring finale proved there’s no telling what’s going to happen next in Phoenix. Though we still don’t have a definitive answer about who killed Derek and Theresa, a surprising — and seemingly guilty — party emerged as a new suspect this week. Are you ready? It’s kind of a doozy…
Don’t say I didn’t warn you…
It’s Thayer (Christian Alexander)! Yes, shortly after Emma (Alexandra Chando) stomped on his heart — I’ll get to that later, I promise — he pulled a crowbar out of his couch and wreaked havoc on his bedroom, ending the episode looking at a shattered picture of Emma.
Is that the same crowbar he used to kill Derek?...
- 3/13/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
In the ABC Family series The Lying Game, the adults seem to be harboring deep, dark secrets and operating with suspicious motives. Queen of them all is Rebecca Sewell, deliciously portrayed by Charisma Carpenter. In an exclusive interview, Charisma shared what she loves about playing such a duplicitous and scheming character and weighs in on the shifting love-triangle involving Rebecca, her current husband Alec (Adrian Pasdar) and her lost love Ted (Andy Buckley).
On The Lying Game, you got the plum role of Rebecca. How much fun is that to play?
Charisma: It’s crazy fun. No complaints.
She comes across so diabolical in controlling everything, but somehow that feels like another red-herring.
Charisma: I know! I sometimes wish I could get in the writers’ heads and see where they are taking her and what’s really going on. I think that’s kind of the tricky part of playing...
On The Lying Game, you got the plum role of Rebecca. How much fun is that to play?
Charisma: It’s crazy fun. No complaints.
She comes across so diabolical in controlling everything, but somehow that feels like another red-herring.
Charisma: I know! I sometimes wish I could get in the writers’ heads and see where they are taking her and what’s really going on. I think that’s kind of the tricky part of playing...
- 3/12/2013
- by Tiffany Vogt
- The TV Addict
Which guy will Emma choose to be with? Watch HollywoodLife.com’s exclusive first look at the spring finale and weigh in!
As if Emma (Alexandra Chando) didn’t already have enough on her plate, trying to figure out who killed Theresa and Derek, the secret twin will face another challenge on the March 12 spring finale of The Lying Game: having to choose between Ethan (Blair Redford) and Thayer (Christian Alexander)!
Emma’s been going back and forth between the two guys — sensitive Thayer and hot-headed Ethan — since the series began in Aug. 2011, but the love triangle reached critical mass in season two when a newly single Emma took her relationship with Thayer to the next level. (You know, sex!)
I recently chatted with The Lying Game Executive Producer Chuck Pratt Jr., who confirmed we can expect “fireworks” between Emma, Ethan and Thayer for a while.
“That’s not...
As if Emma (Alexandra Chando) didn’t already have enough on her plate, trying to figure out who killed Theresa and Derek, the secret twin will face another challenge on the March 12 spring finale of The Lying Game: having to choose between Ethan (Blair Redford) and Thayer (Christian Alexander)!
Emma’s been going back and forth between the two guys — sensitive Thayer and hot-headed Ethan — since the series began in Aug. 2011, but the love triangle reached critical mass in season two when a newly single Emma took her relationship with Thayer to the next level. (You know, sex!)
I recently chatted with The Lying Game Executive Producer Chuck Pratt Jr., who confirmed we can expect “fireworks” between Emma, Ethan and Thayer for a while.
“That’s not...
- 3/11/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus, the police find a body! Who killed Theresa?
Does Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) have any allies left? Because after watching the March 5 episode of The Lying Game, I’m thinking she might finally be all alone in her plans to win back Ted (Andy Buckley). Not only did Sutton (Alexandra Chando) officially move over to the side of good, but Thayer (Christian Alexander) also stopped accusing his dad — for once — and considered that Becky might actually be behind Derek and Theresa’s deaths. And we all know there’s no tougher nut to crack than Thayer.
Even Jordan (Ryan Rottman) is now in on the twins’ secret, thanks to Mads (Alice Greczyn) deciding her step-brother could be a good asset — and not just a good ass. Thus the Lying Gang was born!
In slightly more positive news, Ted came face to face with both twins for the first time since,...
Does Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) have any allies left? Because after watching the March 5 episode of The Lying Game, I’m thinking she might finally be all alone in her plans to win back Ted (Andy Buckley). Not only did Sutton (Alexandra Chando) officially move over to the side of good, but Thayer (Christian Alexander) also stopped accusing his dad — for once — and considered that Becky might actually be behind Derek and Theresa’s deaths. And we all know there’s no tougher nut to crack than Thayer.
Even Jordan (Ryan Rottman) is now in on the twins’ secret, thanks to Mads (Alice Greczyn) deciding her step-brother could be a good asset — and not just a good ass. Thus the Lying Gang was born!
In slightly more positive news, Ted came face to face with both twins for the first time since,...
- 3/6/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
The show’s executive producer promises an ‘emotional’ roller coaster, with a cliffhanger that will leave you ‘screaming.’
With only one more episode left until The Lying Game‘s mid-season finale March 12, Emma (Alexandra Chando) is running out of people she can trust. So HollywoodLife.com went to the one person we know we can trust — the show’s executive producer Chuck Pratt Jr. — to get some of our burning questions answered, and to find out what we can expect from the final two episodes of the run.
Will Ethan Choose Emma Over His Family?
Emma suspects Ted (Andy Buckley) could be connected to Theresa’s death, which certainly won’t sit will with Theresa’s almost-brother-in-law, Ethan (Blair Redford).
“Ethan is going to surprise us by the way he has to choose between family and Emma,” Chuck teases. “His choice, and his level of emotion — I can promise you...
With only one more episode left until The Lying Game‘s mid-season finale March 12, Emma (Alexandra Chando) is running out of people she can trust. So HollywoodLife.com went to the one person we know we can trust — the show’s executive producer Chuck Pratt Jr. — to get some of our burning questions answered, and to find out what we can expect from the final two episodes of the run.
Will Ethan Choose Emma Over His Family?
Emma suspects Ted (Andy Buckley) could be connected to Theresa’s death, which certainly won’t sit will with Theresa’s almost-brother-in-law, Ethan (Blair Redford).
“Ethan is going to surprise us by the way he has to choose between family and Emma,” Chuck teases. “His choice, and his level of emotion — I can promise you...
- 3/5/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
It was kiss-and-tell week on ‘The Lying Game,’ and pretty soon there won’t be any couples left!
Has Rebecca’s (Charisma Carpenter) wicked little plan finally come to fruition? The Feb. 19 episode of The Lying Game marked the official demise of the Mercers’ marriage after Alec (Adrian Pasdar) was caught kissing Kristen (Helen Slater) at the club — which, of course, Rebecca couldn’t wait to bring to Ted’s (Andy Buckley) attention. And in other unsurprising news, it wasn’t long before Ted and Rebecca found themselves in a little lip lock of their own!
Meanwhile, Emma (Alexandra Chando) continued to wrestle with her feelings for Thayer (Christian Alexander); though not quite as much as Thayer, who literally wrestled with Ethan (Blair Redford) over Emma. And just to make matters even more complicated, Laurel (Allie Gonino) told Ethan that Emma still has feelings for him, and suggested that he go after her.
Has Rebecca’s (Charisma Carpenter) wicked little plan finally come to fruition? The Feb. 19 episode of The Lying Game marked the official demise of the Mercers’ marriage after Alec (Adrian Pasdar) was caught kissing Kristen (Helen Slater) at the club — which, of course, Rebecca couldn’t wait to bring to Ted’s (Andy Buckley) attention. And in other unsurprising news, it wasn’t long before Ted and Rebecca found themselves in a little lip lock of their own!
Meanwhile, Emma (Alexandra Chando) continued to wrestle with her feelings for Thayer (Christian Alexander); though not quite as much as Thayer, who literally wrestled with Ethan (Blair Redford) over Emma. And just to make matters even more complicated, Laurel (Allie Gonino) told Ethan that Emma still has feelings for him, and suggested that he go after her.
- 2/20/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus: One twin hits the sheets with the guy she loves, while a marriage continues to fall apart.
With Laurel (Allie Gonino) finally in on the big secret, Emma (Alexandra Chando) and the boys plotted to expose Sutton and Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) on the Feb. 12 episode of The Lying Game. Their plan went down at the flip-side formal, and just to make things extra complicated, Ethan (Blair Redford) took Emma as his date instead of Sutton! Let the madness begin.
Thayer (Christian Alexander) was able to stall Sutton by hijacking her limo, but apparently all those muscles are just for show, because she had him on the ground in no time — and not in a good way. Jordan (Ryan Rottman) also pulled some shenanigans of his own, taking Laurel to the formal as a “cover” for really wanting to be there with Mads (Alice Greczyn).
But the kids weren’t...
With Laurel (Allie Gonino) finally in on the big secret, Emma (Alexandra Chando) and the boys plotted to expose Sutton and Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) on the Feb. 12 episode of The Lying Game. Their plan went down at the flip-side formal, and just to make things extra complicated, Ethan (Blair Redford) took Emma as his date instead of Sutton! Let the madness begin.
Thayer (Christian Alexander) was able to stall Sutton by hijacking her limo, but apparently all those muscles are just for show, because she had him on the ground in no time — and not in a good way. Jordan (Ryan Rottman) also pulled some shenanigans of his own, taking Laurel to the formal as a “cover” for really wanting to be there with Mads (Alice Greczyn).
But the kids weren’t...
- 2/13/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
But will Laurel help Emma take down Sutton & Rebecca, or will she reject her for lying for so long?
Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) and Sutton (Alexandra Chando) have done a pretty good job of keeping their secrets to themselves — until tonight, that is. Not only did Emma learn the truth about her paternity on the Feb. 5 episode of The Lying Game, but her discovery inspired a game-changing confession that brought Laurel (Allie Gonino) into the fold. In a nutshell, this show just got even more complicated.
Still in Los Angeles, Emma and Thayer (Christian Alexander) managed to figure out that not only is Rebecca the twins’ birth mother, but that she and Sutton have been working together. Desperate to find out what their plan was, the pair rushed back to Scottsdale, only to find an even bigger mess than they expected.
Fueled by a few unwise words from Mads (Alice Greczyn...
Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) and Sutton (Alexandra Chando) have done a pretty good job of keeping their secrets to themselves — until tonight, that is. Not only did Emma learn the truth about her paternity on the Feb. 5 episode of The Lying Game, but her discovery inspired a game-changing confession that brought Laurel (Allie Gonino) into the fold. In a nutshell, this show just got even more complicated.
Still in Los Angeles, Emma and Thayer (Christian Alexander) managed to figure out that not only is Rebecca the twins’ birth mother, but that she and Sutton have been working together. Desperate to find out what their plan was, the pair rushed back to Scottsdale, only to find an even bigger mess than they expected.
Fueled by a few unwise words from Mads (Alice Greczyn...
- 2/6/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus, a major twist in Alec’s murder investigation leaves everyone scared for the future.
After a night of uninhibited passion, Ethan (Blair Redford) told Sutton (Alexandra Chando) those magical words every girl dreams of hearing from the guy she loves: “Sorry, this was a mistake. It’ll never happen again.” Oh, Ethan — you’re such a romantic! Of course, this is The Lying Game we’re talking about, so there were plenty more awkward moments to come.
In fact, let’s run down all the uncomfortable interactions from the Jan. 22 episode, shall we?
1. Laurel (Allie Gonino) invited Mads (Alice Greczyn) to tag along on her date with Jordan (Ryan Rottman), unaware that the step-siblings slept together on the season premiere.
2. Emma agreed to tutor Ethan, unaware he’d just slept with Sutton the night before.
3. Thayer (Christian Alexander) walked in on Ethan hugging Emma.
4. Laurel caught Mads and Jordan kissing,...
After a night of uninhibited passion, Ethan (Blair Redford) told Sutton (Alexandra Chando) those magical words every girl dreams of hearing from the guy she loves: “Sorry, this was a mistake. It’ll never happen again.” Oh, Ethan — you’re such a romantic! Of course, this is The Lying Game we’re talking about, so there were plenty more awkward moments to come.
In fact, let’s run down all the uncomfortable interactions from the Jan. 22 episode, shall we?
1. Laurel (Allie Gonino) invited Mads (Alice Greczyn) to tag along on her date with Jordan (Ryan Rottman), unaware that the step-siblings slept together on the season premiere.
2. Emma agreed to tutor Ethan, unaware he’d just slept with Sutton the night before.
3. Thayer (Christian Alexander) walked in on Ethan hugging Emma.
4. Laurel caught Mads and Jordan kissing,...
- 1/23/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus, is Alec really innocent after all? This is madness.
The twins’ love lives got even more complicated on the Jan. 15 episode of The Lying Game, as Emma (Alexandra Chando) gave Sutton her blessing to pursue Ethan (Blair Redford). Like she really needed it. Meanwhile, Emma finally gave into her feelings for Thayer (Christian Alexander), which sent Ethan into a jealous/drunken stupor — and straight into Sutton’s bed.
Mads (Alice Greczyn) paid a visit to Alec (Adrian Pasdar) in prison, and somehow he was able to convince her he was merely “holding” the tire iron in the infamous photo, rather than using it to kill Derek. Even crazier, he might be telling the truth! Tyler and Theresa tracked down the woman who planted the tire iron in Alec’s bag, though she has no idea who paid her. Oh well.
Later, during a fit of bitch-fueled rage, Mads called...
The twins’ love lives got even more complicated on the Jan. 15 episode of The Lying Game, as Emma (Alexandra Chando) gave Sutton her blessing to pursue Ethan (Blair Redford). Like she really needed it. Meanwhile, Emma finally gave into her feelings for Thayer (Christian Alexander), which sent Ethan into a jealous/drunken stupor — and straight into Sutton’s bed.
Mads (Alice Greczyn) paid a visit to Alec (Adrian Pasdar) in prison, and somehow he was able to convince her he was merely “holding” the tire iron in the infamous photo, rather than using it to kill Derek. Even crazier, he might be telling the truth! Tyler and Theresa tracked down the woman who planted the tire iron in Alec’s bag, though she has no idea who paid her. Oh well.
Later, during a fit of bitch-fueled rage, Mads called...
- 1/16/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus, a mysterious stranger arrives in town — and, of course, he has ties to Rebecca.
TV’s most complicated show — seriously, The Lying Game is like Lost meets Homeland meets a brain hemorrhage — returned for its second season Jan. 8, and it’s now more twisted than ever. With Alec (Adrian Pasdar) still in jail, Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) spent the hour scheming with Sutton (Alexandra Chando) to win back the loves of their lives, while taking down their enemies in the process.
Sutton, of course, has her sights set on the grade-a man meat known as Ethan Whitehorse (Blair Redford). She tried faking an ankle sprain to get closer to him, and when that didn’t work, she resorted to plan B: honesty! She confessed that she’s still in love with him, and that she knows deep down — like, way deep down — he still loves her, too. Naturally, he rejected her,...
TV’s most complicated show — seriously, The Lying Game is like Lost meets Homeland meets a brain hemorrhage — returned for its second season Jan. 8, and it’s now more twisted than ever. With Alec (Adrian Pasdar) still in jail, Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) spent the hour scheming with Sutton (Alexandra Chando) to win back the loves of their lives, while taking down their enemies in the process.
Sutton, of course, has her sights set on the grade-a man meat known as Ethan Whitehorse (Blair Redford). She tried faking an ankle sprain to get closer to him, and when that didn’t work, she resorted to plan B: honesty! She confessed that she’s still in love with him, and that she knows deep down — like, way deep down — he still loves her, too. Naturally, he rejected her,...
- 1/8/2013
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
A new photo from season two reveals a major twist in the show’s love triangle! (Actually, make that love square.)
The Lying Game is brilliantly complicated for so many reasons, but my favorite harrowing task is trying to tell when Alexandra Chando is playing good-twin Emma or not-so-good-twin Sutton just by looking at a photo. That inner struggle has never been more prevelant than in this shot from the Jan. 15 episode, in which one of the twins is seen swapping spit with Thayer (Christian Alexander)!
We know Thayer has a complicated history with both twins — he slept with Sutton in Los Angeles, then returned to Arizona with feelings for Emma — but it looks like it’s going to get even more complicated in season two.
And make that double once Ethan (Blair Redford) catches wind of their shenanigans!
Alexandra Chando Weighs In On ‘The Lying Game’ Love Square:
“It’s fun for me,...
The Lying Game is brilliantly complicated for so many reasons, but my favorite harrowing task is trying to tell when Alexandra Chando is playing good-twin Emma or not-so-good-twin Sutton just by looking at a photo. That inner struggle has never been more prevelant than in this shot from the Jan. 15 episode, in which one of the twins is seen swapping spit with Thayer (Christian Alexander)!
We know Thayer has a complicated history with both twins — he slept with Sutton in Los Angeles, then returned to Arizona with feelings for Emma — but it looks like it’s going to get even more complicated in season two.
And make that double once Ethan (Blair Redford) catches wind of their shenanigans!
Alexandra Chando Weighs In On ‘The Lying Game’ Love Square:
“It’s fun for me,...
- 12/27/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Copperhead
Billy Campbell is set to replace Jason Patric as the lead in Ron Maxwell's new Civil War-era feature "Copperhead" currently shooting in Kings Landing, New Brunswick.
Patric departed the project suddenly due to "creative differences" according to producer John Houston. [Source: THR]
Twelve Years A Slave
Paul Giamatti and Sarah Paulson have joined the cast of Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" about a New York man in 1841 who was kidnapped and sold into slavery at a Louisiana plantation before being rescued over a decade later.
Giamatti plays the man who takes possession of the slaves after they arrive in New Orleans. Paulson plays the jealous wife of Michael Fassbender's character. [Source: Variety]
Backmask
Brittany Curran ("Men of a Certain Age") will play the female lead in the Marcus Nispel's thriller "Backmask". Shooting has just begun in Rhode Island.
The story follows a group of teenagers that accidentally releases an...
Billy Campbell is set to replace Jason Patric as the lead in Ron Maxwell's new Civil War-era feature "Copperhead" currently shooting in Kings Landing, New Brunswick.
Patric departed the project suddenly due to "creative differences" according to producer John Houston. [Source: THR]
Twelve Years A Slave
Paul Giamatti and Sarah Paulson have joined the cast of Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" about a New York man in 1841 who was kidnapped and sold into slavery at a Louisiana plantation before being rescued over a decade later.
Giamatti plays the man who takes possession of the slaves after they arrive in New Orleans. Paulson plays the jealous wife of Michael Fassbender's character. [Source: Variety]
Backmask
Brittany Curran ("Men of a Certain Age") will play the female lead in the Marcus Nispel's thriller "Backmask". Shooting has just begun in Rhode Island.
The story follows a group of teenagers that accidentally releases an...
- 6/6/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Backgammon has set its cast and stated production. The Borgias’ Noah Silver joins All My Children’s Brittany Allen, General Hospital’s Christian Alexander, Alex Beh and Rescue Me’s Olivia Crocicchia in the indie psychological relationship thriller. Production started today in Portland, Maine. Francisco Orvañanos is directing. The script is by script by Orvañanos, Todd Niemi, and R.B. Russell based on Russell’s novella Bloody Baudelaire. Orvañanos and Chris B.Moore are producing for 3:1 Cinema and Fischer Productions. Silver is repped by UTA and Ken McKreddie Associates. Allen is repped at The Kohner Agency and Sanders Armstrong Caserta Management. Beh is repped by Caliber Media and attorney Matthew Wallerstein. Crocicchia is repped by UTA and One Entertainment. Alexander is repped by The House of Representatives and Howard Entertainment.
- 6/5/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
But will Sutton & Thayer be able to stop the wedding in time? Only one more week till the epic finale! Rebecca (Charisma Capenter) has spent the past few weeks manipulating the fair people of Phoenix, and on the Feb. 27 episode of The Lying Game, she finally got the ultimate prize: a ring from Alec (Adrian Pasdar)! But is he really the guy she has her heart set on? Nope! Sutton (Alexandra Chando) and Thayer (Christian Alexander) got their snoop on this week, and thanks to a loose-lipped housekeeper -- who should totally be fired, by the way -- they found out Rebecca keeps a photo of her "true love" inside her locket. And whose picture do you think they found when they finally cracked that puppy open? Ted (Andy Buckley)! Without even knowing about the locket, Kristin (Helen Slater) confronted Ted about his relationship with Rebecca, which led to a...
- 2/28/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Plus, do you think Alec really killed Derek? The proof is in the texts. With Ethan (Blair Redford) behind bars and a killer on the loose, tensions were running high on the Feb. 20 episode of The Lying Game -- and Sutton (Alexandra Chando) decided to use the chaos as an opportunity to screw with Emma. Pretending to be her sister, Sutton paid a visit to Ethan -- who clearly hasn't learned how to tell the difference between the twins -- and told him that "she" slept with Thayer (Christian Alexander) while he was away. To make matters even bitchier, Sutton later lied to Emma and told her she slept with Ethan while they were away at his ranch! Meanwhile, Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) began to grow suspicious of Alec (Adrian Pasdar), especially when someone texted her a picture of Alec literally attacking Derek (Ben Elliott) with a crow bar at the scene of his murder.
- 2/21/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Just when it seemed like this week’s episode of The Lying Game would make no major developments… it packed a good punch and getaway. We did not dive any deeper in the case of who Sutton and Emma’s biological parents are but the gang did find out who almost killed Sutton the night of the party. Too bad this did not lead them to his boss. Running against the clock, Ethan had to make a decision that directly affected not only his life but Sutton and Emma’s. Talk about turmoil. Where “Dead Man Talking” ended… it has taken the show in a direction none of us would rather go down. But because of that, there is sure to be some incredible drama that would not have taken place otherwise. More on that in a bit…
Before the big piece of the puzzle this week was put into the right place…...
Before the big piece of the puzzle this week was put into the right place…...
- 1/31/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
This week’s episode of The Lying Game, “Pleased to Meet Me” was one of the more mediocre episodes of the bunch so far this season. While Sutton (Alexandra Chando) has returned home and is no longer in need of having Emma be her, the drama was not taken to its usual high. Instead of focusing on story development, this was more of a character driven episode in the sense that we were given some back story and we were finally able to see how certain characters act around others when the going gets tough. Overall, this is definitely not one of the most memorable episodes of The Lying Game, but it played its necessary part in this story and for that, it can be appreciated.
Coming out of a forbidden relationship, Mads may be moving onto another guy, this time age appropriate. What’s fun about this possible love interest,...
Coming out of a forbidden relationship, Mads may be moving onto another guy, this time age appropriate. What’s fun about this possible love interest,...
- 1/17/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
What an incredible episode of The Lying Game this week! Last week was mediocre compared to all that took place this week. Talk about heart pounding drama. Plenty was revealed and with that came a whole slew of new questions just waiting to be answered. “When We Dead Awaken” has all of the elements that clearly show why The Lying Game is one of the best dramas on television today.
Starting off right where we left off… through the white box tied with a black ribbon, we find out just how cruel Sutton (Alexandra Chando) is… if there were ever any doubts. “‘Mean girl” and “bully” do not even begin to describe the evil inside of Sutton. Hopefully Ethan (Blair Redford), Thayer (Christian Alexander) , and Emma (Alexandra Chando) are prepared for whatever games she has up her sleeve and Sutton’s friends, if pulled into this mess, are able to...
Starting off right where we left off… through the white box tied with a black ribbon, we find out just how cruel Sutton (Alexandra Chando) is… if there were ever any doubts. “‘Mean girl” and “bully” do not even begin to describe the evil inside of Sutton. Hopefully Ethan (Blair Redford), Thayer (Christian Alexander) , and Emma (Alexandra Chando) are prepared for whatever games she has up her sleeve and Sutton’s friends, if pulled into this mess, are able to...
- 1/10/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
Spoiler alert: Stop reading if you haven't watched the Jan. 9 episode of 'The Lying Game!' If there's one thing no one can deny about Sutton Mercer (Alexandra Chando) it's that the girl knows how to make an entrance. After months of wondering whether or not The Lying Game's evil twin was dead at the bottom of a lake, fans got their answer when Sutton emerged on the show's Jan. 9 episode -- and she was understandably pissed. After determining Sutton must have been dead, Emma, Ethan (Blair Redford) and Thayer (Christian Alexander) were in the middle of a makeshift memorial service when Sutton made her dramatic entrance through the bedroom doors. Am I the only one who literally gasped when all of this went down? So. Intense. Meanwhile, Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) continued going about her shady business in Phoenix this week. With Phyllis (Sydney Barrosse) heading to rehab,...
- 1/9/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
The Lying Game returned with all new episodes this week and brought fans of the book series a very sweet treat towards the end! If this week’s episode is any indication as to what we can look forward to in the second half of season one, there are going to be some mind blowing episodes ahead… especially with Charisma Carpenter joining the cast.
“Keep on being Sutton… Or you’re next.”
Carpenter joins the cast of Char’s (Kirsten Prout) Aunt, Annie. But she goes by her middle name, Rebecca now. And her relationship between all of the adults on the show as well as her true reasoning for coming back to town are still unclear. Sutton (Alexandra Chando) isn’t the only one playing a lying game that is for sure. It is going to be quite a thrill watching the drama unfold that is attached to Rebecca.
“Keep on being Sutton… Or you’re next.”
Carpenter joins the cast of Char’s (Kirsten Prout) Aunt, Annie. But she goes by her middle name, Rebecca now. And her relationship between all of the adults on the show as well as her true reasoning for coming back to town are still unclear. Sutton (Alexandra Chando) isn’t the only one playing a lying game that is for sure. It is going to be quite a thrill watching the drama unfold that is attached to Rebecca.
- 1/3/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
Has The Lying Game's Sutton Mercer disappeared?
ABC Family sets return dates for Pretty Little Liars, Lying Game and more
When the ABC Family series left off, Sutton (Alexandra Chando) returned to town to reclaim her life, but before she could out her imposter twin Emma, she and her car went plunging into a lake. In our exclusive first look at the season premiere, Ethan (Blair Redford), Emma and Thayer (Christian Alexander) wait as the submerged car is discovered -- but not Sutton. Will Ethan and Emma tell the truth? Can they trust Thayer to be on their side? And will Sutton turn up?
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ABC Family sets return dates for Pretty Little Liars, Lying Game and more
When the ABC Family series left off, Sutton (Alexandra Chando) returned to town to reclaim her life, but before she could out her imposter twin Emma, she and her car went plunging into a lake. In our exclusive first look at the season premiere, Ethan (Blair Redford), Emma and Thayer (Christian Alexander) wait as the submerged car is discovered -- but not Sutton. Will Ethan and Emma tell the truth? Can they trust Thayer to be on their side? And will Sutton turn up?
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- 11/23/2011
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
If Pretty Little Liars and The Parent Trap (the Lindsay Lohan version) ever had a lovechild, ABC Family’s The Lying Game would definitely be it.
Making its much-anticipated debut this Monday at 9/8c, Lying Game stars Alexandra Chando (As the World Turns) as Emma, a teen who discovers her long-lost twin Sutton — and then suddenly finds herself living said sister’s life. Crazy stuff, sure, but is this dark drama your cup of tea? Here, TVLine lays out four fun facts you should know before tuning in, including — but certainly not limited to — the appearance of a beloved Hero...
Making its much-anticipated debut this Monday at 9/8c, Lying Game stars Alexandra Chando (As the World Turns) as Emma, a teen who discovers her long-lost twin Sutton — and then suddenly finds herself living said sister’s life. Crazy stuff, sure, but is this dark drama your cup of tea? Here, TVLine lays out four fun facts you should know before tuning in, including — but certainly not limited to — the appearance of a beloved Hero...
- 8/15/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Cybil Shepherd will make her recurring character debut on the second episode of Eastwick, entitled Reaping and Sowing. It also looks to me like Darryl Van Horne took Roxie's advice and is sporting a new haircut. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, just be sure to tune into the premiere episode of Eastwick on Wednesday September 23. Still, I say the pic to the left represents one of the best Jack smiles I've seen in a while. Way to go Paul Gross. Synopsis and pics for the second episode are below.
Press Release – Entertainment – Eastwick: Reaping and Sewing (9/30)
As They Continue To Get In Touch With Their Supernatural Powers, Roxie Protects Mia From Her Harrassing Ex-boyfriend, Kat Gains Courage To End Her Toxic Marriage, And Joanna And Penny Embark On A Perilous Mission To Uncover Darryl Van Horne's True Identity, On ABC's "Eastwick"
Guest Stars Include Cybil...
Press Release – Entertainment – Eastwick: Reaping and Sewing (9/30)
As They Continue To Get In Touch With Their Supernatural Powers, Roxie Protects Mia From Her Harrassing Ex-boyfriend, Kat Gains Courage To End Her Toxic Marriage, And Joanna And Penny Embark On A Perilous Mission To Uncover Darryl Van Horne's True Identity, On ABC's "Eastwick"
Guest Stars Include Cybil...
- 9/16/2009
- by SpoilerGuy
- TVovermind.com
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