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USA Network has renewed the legal thriller series 'The Rainmaker' for a second season, set to premiere in 2026, after its successful first season which became the network's most-viewed freshman series in seven years.
Europe led after the Friday foursomes at the Ryder Cup, taking a 3-1 lead, and will now compete in four fourball matches in the afternoon at Bethpage, with live coverage on USA Network and Peacock.
The Rainmaker TV series premiere on USA adapts John Grisham's courtroom thriller, following Rudy Baylor, a passionate lawyer fighting against a hospital accused of wrongful death, facing challenges at his new job and personal conflicts, with a mix of legal drama and character development.
'The Rainmaker,' a legal drama on USA Network based on John Grisham's work, struggles with bland characters, low energy, and production limitations, making it unlikely to revive the network's former success in original programming.
USA Network is making a comeback in scripted television after a five-year hiatus, with plans to produce lower-budget original dramas like The Rainmaker and Anna Pigeon, aiming to attract viewers and buyers as it repositions as an independent network post-NBCUniversal spinoff, under new leadership and strategic direction.
USA's adaptation of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' offers a conventional, light-hearted legal thriller that shifts away from the book's cynicism, focusing instead on entertaining plot twists and character dynamics, with strong performances from John Slattery and Lana Parrilla, but lacking the original's sharp critique of the legal and healthcare systems.
'Resident Alien' has been canceled at USA Network after four seasons, with the final three episodes scheduled to air in the coming weeks. The series, which stars Alan Tudyk as an alien developing an affinity for Earth, will conclude with a satisfying ending that leaves open the possibility of future stories. The show originally debuted on Syfy before moving to USA, and its creator, Chris Sheridan, expressed pride in the final season and its conclusion.
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway will be broadcast live on USA Network instead of NBC. This is part of a broader trend where USA Network airs more regular season races, while NBC focuses on the playoffs. The current media rights deal ends after the 2024 season, with a new deal starting in 2025 that includes Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, reducing the number of races broadcast by Fox and NBC.
Patrick J. Adams and the cast of Suits discussed the possibility of a reunion movie during an ATX retrospective, with Adams and Dulé Hill expressing interest. The show's resurgence on Netflix has led to a spinoff pilot order and the upcoming domestic release of Season 9 on July 1.
The 108th Indy 500, scheduled for May 26 on NBC, may be moved to USA Network if rain delays push the race to Memorial Day, as NBC's Monday schedule is reserved for tennis.
After WrestleMania 40, the latest episode of "WWE Raw" is set to air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the USA Network from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Cable subscribers can tune in, while those without cable can use live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream and Fubo, both offering free trials, to watch online. Peacock does not currently offer "Raw" as it is a USA Network exclusive.
The upcoming WWE NXT episode on January 23rd will feature a lineup including a Dusty Tag Classic match, Lola Vice on Supernova Sessions, Dragon Lee facing Scrypts, Lash Legend versus Wren Sinclair, and a contract signing between Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria. Additional spoilers include appearances by Oba Femi, Tatum Paxley, Elektra Lopez, William Regal, Ilja Dragunov, and Metafour, with live play-by-play coverage available on Ringside News.
USA Network is planning to revive its "blue sky" era of scripted series, which included popular shows like Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, Monk, Psych, and White Collar. The network aims to recapture the magic of these fun and breezy hits, with new shows expected to premiere in 2025. The productions will be more cost-effective, with budgets of $2-3 million per episode. Several of these "blue sky" hits have already returned in the form of reunion movies, and there are talks of bringing back beloved characters like Neal Caffrey from White Collar.
USA Network is planning a return to original scripted programming with light, character-based procedurals reminiscent of its "blue sky" era, which included popular shows like Monk, Burn Notice, Psych, and Suits. The network aims to roll out the first new series in 2025, with budgets capped at $2M-$3M per episode. Given the impact of cord-cutting and declining linear viewing, the majority of viewership for these new shows is expected to come from streaming on sibling platform Peacock. USA Network's dominance in the cable entertainment network market was fueled by its "blue sky" programming, but the network shifted towards darker storytelling in recent years.
"Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie," a film version of the USA network show, brings back the germ-phobic detective Adrian Monk after 14 years. The movie incorporates the impacts of Covid and follows Monk as he struggles with retirement and reunites with his old crew to solve a case involving a billionaire. The story focuses on Monk's quirks and tics, making it a nostalgic and enjoyable watch. Premiering on December 8 on Peacock, the movie may not be Monk's final goodbye if it proves successful.