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My Quick Takes on a 'Brilliant' Spock Encore, the Disney/'Doctor Who' Split, 'Derry' F-Bombs and More

A new feature in which I offer 60°F takes on the TV shows I'm watching and the news that's breaking.

reviews

Just Ducky: How 'NCIS: Origins' Put a Perfect Bow Tie on the 'NCIS' David McCallum Tribute

In paying tribute to franchise vet David McCallum, 'NCIS: Origins' added an emotional flourish we didn't know we needed.

News

ABC Sets Dates for 'The Rookie,' 'Will Trent' and 'Scrubs' Revival; 'Bachelorette' on the Move

Find out when 'The Rookie' and 'Will Trent' will again report for duty, and when ABC's 'Scrubs' will scrub back in.

Matt's Inside Line

Reader Qs, Answered! Scoop on 'Chicago P.D.,' XL 'Fire Country' Xover, 'Mistletoe Murders,' a Real #Tiva Wedding and More

Behold, I have answers to YOUR Qs about a true #Tiva wedding, a #OneChicago deep dive, a 'Blue Bloods' split and more.

interview

'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' Boss Teases Scrapped 'Darker' Finale Twist, Plans for Potential Season 2

The 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' finale almost ended very differently, but fans had been "put through the wringer," EP shares.

ratings

Ratings Rundown! The Most-Watched and Top-Rated Shows | Week of Oct. 13

As CBS' 'Tracker' yet again finds viewers, ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' partners with a young, desirable audience.

interview

Diane Farr Opens Up About 'Fire Country' Co-Star's Exit: 'I Was Worried If I Would Be Enough' [Exclusive Q&A]

Diane Farr "had a lot of tears" upon learning that 'Fire Country' scene partner Billy Burke had been let go.

random thoughts

My Quick Takes on Stealth Castings, 'Blue Bloods: Texas,' Young Bosch and More

A new recurring feature in which I offer quick, 60-degree takes on the shows I'm watching and the news that's breaking.

interview

'Task': Mark Ruffalo Wonders If Any Potential Season 2 Could Be 'Honest' About Current Feds

Looking ahead to a possible 'Task' Season 2, star Mark Ruffalo says, "There's the whole question of ICE...."

interview

'Boston Blue': Donnie Wahlberg Tells All About Premiere's Secret Cameo, Managing Sean Recast

Donnie Wahlberg shares with Inside Line his role in making a top-secret 'Boston Blue' cameo happen.

Matt's Inside Line

Matt's Inside Line #400! Scoop on the 'NCIS'-verse, 'Law & Order,' 'Countdown,' 'Elsbeth,' 'Boston Blue,' 'Fire Country' and More

The 400th Inside Line has answers to YOUR Qs about 'NCIS'-verse Christmas plans, a 'Law & Order' addition and more.

interview

'NCIS: Origins' Bosses Open Up About Lala's Fate — and the Canon Conundrum It Creates: 'We Have a Plan'

'NCIS Origins' with its Season 2 premiere did what I strongly opined it should NOT do. Let's hash that out with the showrunners....